Arjana was the same exact way when I got her.
Frequent but shorter handling sessions got her over the worst of it. During this summer I had less time to handle because I'm very busy, yet she is still very good.
that's good to hear. her personality is much more aggressive than my other two, so this is all new territory for me. i'll start with shorter and more frequent sessions next time i handle her (in 3 days; she gets fed tonight). thank you for your insight!