I'm a fairly new owner too, Prec is 5 months old now and I've had her since she was a few days....I handle her everyday she is either not digesting (normally 48 hours after eating but she starts moving around again) or in blue or shedding. Any other time she comes out with me but I started with 10 min sessions of her balled up protected in my hands while I sat still. Now she loves to hang out. They aren't that fragile, handle her with confidence and hold her gently but firmly so she knows you've got her.
Molly & Steve
0.1 Normal BP. PRECIOUCESS
0.1 Normal Columbian BCI. LUNA