Bonding with BTS

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LittleMutz
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Bonding with BTS

Postby LittleMutz » Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:00 pm

I’ve had my northern blue tongue skink for a month now. I have pet him a few times and picked him up maybe 3 times. The third time he almost bit me so I’m pretty shook. Every single time I’ve pet him, he hisses. I do feed him with tongs and spoons. His enclosure is in my living room so it’s a common area with 2 kids and other guests. He does come out of his hiding spot often and spends a lot of time exploring his enclosure. I’m just concerned with bonding. I don’t want him to hate me. How can I build a bond? How long does it usually take? I’ve seen online how it takes usually 2 weeks so I’m concerned. Hopefully he’s just a late bloomer. He’s 4 months old now.
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Re: Bonding with BTS

Postby splashy07 » Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:00 am

Four months old is still pretty young. And, some reptiles simply don't like to be 'pet'. You can try just picking him up and holding him for a bit, offering treats, letting him know you are not a threat. Just remember, reptiles are not puppies.
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