My Banana YB female that I got from Dynasty is the only snappy one. She’s been like that since I got her at 270g and is around 1200g now and still can be. I originally attributed it to Chun having such a large operation that the bp’s don’t really get handled. This is what I’ve done and it has seemed to help but still a work in progress.
Slightly more frequent handling sessions, but much shorter duration. This varies and is dependent upon her mood/ behavior on a given day. Some days she is handled 3-5mins and others she is cool for 10 mins or so. Don’t push it and see what they tolerate. Build trust by showing her she will not get hurt when handled.
If she snaps, I don’t put her right back in her tub. I set her on the carpet and when she snaps I cover her head from behind so she balls up and hold there until I feel her relax.
I always put her back when she is calm. End handling on a good/ positive note when they are relaxed.
Like the previous poster mentioned, she seems less prone to snap when she is given a larger meal.
She is the only one of my 4 who is like that and I’m not sure it will ever fully get out of her, but she has improved drastically. It just doesn’t happen overnight.
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