Quote Originally Posted by Hapa_Haole View Post

Another idea I had was to lift up her hide and grab her before she has a chance to process what's going on (gently of course). Then maybe she won't have the time to think/execute a strike? Or maybe it will just freak her out even more? Thoughts on this?
Do this! Especially during day-time when they are inactive. It works for me, if you get good at doing this she will be out of her tub and in her hands before she has time to get freaked out. Just make sure you open her enclosure quietly so you don't alert her to your presence.