Damn. Haha I posted this a long time ago. I have to admit when I first got my BP I held her alot. She never struck me, other then the first time I held her. We all know how hard it is to not want to touch and hold your new critter! I obvioulsy never hold them after they've even. Also after they've shed I'll give em 24 hours of no touching since taking your skin off with no arms or legs HAS to be tiring!