Im not scared of blood,and im not a sissy.I just dident wanto to do anything stupid with out knowing exacxtly what to do.If i was a sissy i wouldent of one the ohio golden gloves.
and yes this is true.
and yes this is true.
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all i have to say is that hurt,and i cant belive i took that advice.It clamped on and dident let go for about a minute and a half,until i set it on the cage floor.Maybe ill just keep this as a display lizard
large_cichlids;661859; said:all i have to say is that hurt,and i cant belive i took that advice.It clamped on and dident let go for about a minute and a half,until i set it on the cage floor.Maybe ill just keep this as a display lizard
wow you actually did it.............peer pressure maybe..........!!!!!!!!
I told ya so!!!!!!!!
large_cichlids;661859; said:all i have to say is that hurt,and i cant belive i took that advice.It clamped on and dident let go for about a minute and a half,until i set it on the cage floor.Maybe ill just keep this as a display lizard
I'm proud of you!
Most animals prefer to flee than fight so that's why I suggested you simply place him back in his cage and let go. As you mentioned, that's when he decided to let go.
So, how did it feel? Did my plan work or are you now even more worried that you may get bit in the future?
IMO, Tokays can be calmed down by regular handling. I mean, handle him every single day and he will calm down. The bigger problem with Tokay's is they are so damn fast and they have the ability to climb walls, ceilings, etc. so catching them is a pain in the ass.
I think the trick is to handle him and gradually ease up on your grip, give him a little freedom of movement over time. If he whips around and bites you, at least now you won't throw him across the room. See, there's a method to my madness!
large_cichlids;661859; said:all i have to say is that hurt,and i cant belive i took that advice.It clamped on and dident let go for about a minute and a half,until i set it on the cage floor.Maybe ill just keep this as a display lizard
You are lucky he let go at all, you shouldn't make a Tokay mad
Brooklynella;661944; said:I'm proud of you!
Most animals prefer to flee than fight so that's why I suggested you simply place him back in his cage and let go. As you mentioned, that's when he decided to let go.
So, how did it feel? Did my plan work or are you now even more worried that you may get bit in the future?
IMO, Tokays can be calmed down by regular handling. I mean, handle him every single day and he will calm down. The bigger problem with Tokay's is they are so damn fast and they have the ability to climb walls, ceilings, etc. so catching them is a pain in the ass.
I think the trick is to handle him and gradually ease up on your grip, give him a little freedom of movement over time. If he whips around and bites you, at least now you won't throw him across the room. See, there's a method to my madness!
I would love to watch you try to tame my Tokay, catching him would be the least of your worries. No problems though, I'll make sure you've had a tetanus shot.
Sunpoe;662038; said:I would love to watch you try to tame my Tokay, catching him would be the least of your worries. No problems though, I'll make sure you've had a tetanus shot.
It depends on your definition of what "Tame" is. I think it is possible to calm them down to the point that they aren't trying to bite you every time you pick them up. This hardly means they will lie on their backs for a belly rub.
