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Posted by bexley on October 24, 2002 at 14:04:04:
In Reply to: Re: Hissing and tail whipping, does it ever end? posted by Melissa K on October 24, 2002 at 09:15:14:
I wish Tempest was little still :P I know he's far from full grown, but a 3 foot long hissing, tail lashing maniac isn't quite the same as my little 7" beardie throwing a fit LOL But I very much appreciate the suggestions, I will try the head and finger thing for sure. I have lots of these tricks for horses, dogs, pigs and cats, even chickens, sheep and rabbits, but lizards are a new thing for me! At this point, I'm very much hoping the vet check goes well, I will be sure to post :)
:Unfortunately, it will take time for your little one to learn to trust you, especially after the ordeal he has recently gone through. You just need to be persistant and don't give up. Let him know that you are not going anywhere and he will warm up to you. One thing I used to do when Sebastian was younger and less of a puppy dog helped to calm him down (I still do this during the breeding season when he can get a bit feisty). I will take my index finger and place it on the top of his head, right between his eyes (not the point of the finger, but actually lay the finger on his head). Then I will rub his head with a little pressure and long strokes from the tip of his nose to the back of his head(not hard, but enough pressure that he stops his squirming). While doing this, I would talk soothingly and rock him (if I was holding him, but this also would work if he were in his cage or on a piece of furniture). This would always relax him! This is actually something that a woman at my vets office had shown me many, many years ago when Sebastian was a squirmy little baby.
:It sounds like Tempest has found a wonderful home with a very caring new slave! I am happy that he found you! I am sure you will do wonderfully with him!
