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    Squeezing

    This is not really a concern, more of a curiosity. Sometimes while handling my BP he will tighten on my hand or arm, like really tight, and i was wondering if this is pretty common behavior. He never hisses or acts aggressive in any way when he does it, just squeezes really tight for a second or two then releases. I'm sure it's not because he is frightened, every time he has done it i was sitting not walking around or anything. So is this a sign of frustration from him or just something BPs do?

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    Mine do that too...I assume its because they want to feel secure on their perch (my arm, hand, head or neck)
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    x2 It's completely normal behavior. Your bp wants to make sure he doesn't fall or accidentally gets dropped.
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    Squeezing

    I have felt that before, or sometimes the massaging ripples from their body... I always thought they were trying to feel the warmth from my body
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    Re: Squeezing

    I've had the same behavior from a couple of mine. I've even had a neck massage from a BP that lasted a good 20 minutes.
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    Haha okay cool, just making sure i wasn't bugging him!

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