had baby for two months and still hisses
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They all act a bit differently. He may still just be skittish. Don't be too forceful with handling if he clearly doesn't like it. Try things like hand feeding him in his tank so he starts associating you with treats instead of a big threatening figure. Is everything else OK in his tank in terms of UVB exposure and does he have a nice temperature gradient across the tank?
kingofnobbys
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how are you picking him up when he's in his tank ?
are you chasing him about his tank with your hand/s ?
are you come at him from behind / above ?
have tried giving him food treats / bribes when you pick him up ?
are you chasing him about his tank with your hand/s ?
are you come at him from behind / above ?
have tried giving him food treats / bribes when you pick him up ?
PrettyinPurple
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I know this post is kind of old, but I had issues with one of mine freaking out because she interpreted the way I was picking her up as being threatening. Keep in mind these lizards are much smaller than us and if you try to quickly grab/squeeze them or do a quick snatch, they will feel as though they are being attacked. Try gently scooping from the side and just maintaining gentle, slow movements.
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