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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
 Posted - 08/04/2012 : 22:34:27
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We bought my mother a corn for mothers day, from a rep shop. He's approx. 3yr old, and weighs about 300g.
He's amel, yet has grey/purple-ish checks on the top half of his belly?! (the rest are yellow)
Anyway, he was left for just over a week to settle, temps are 28 warm and 21-23 cool end, has lots of hides/plants/toilet roll tubes. But he is quite 'aggressive'
If anyone goes near him he instantly goes into the S position, and everyday has 'headbutted' my Mum, not bitten, just punches her with his face! If you touch him he rattles his tail and zooms off. Today I got him out and he seemed okay once he was out.
He is active, eats/poops fine, no visible problems. Sleeps out in full view occasionally.
Anyone know why he could be like this and how to help?
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2012 : 22:37:02
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| sounds like he isnt used to being handled, with short, confident handling sessions he shound calm down x |
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1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
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Emmy1
Yearling
707 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2012 : 22:45:28
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| As above, sounds like a lack of handling has him a little on the timid side. At least he isn't biting. As suggested, regular handling should get him a little more used to you. The key is to just go in, pick him straight up, and handle him confidently. Firmly to let him know who is boss, but with gentleness so he does not feel threatened or hurt. Try not to wave infront of his head/ touch around his head too much. Could be a case of head shyness. Hope he calms. |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2012 : 08:37:44
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| It's totally normal behaviour, he's just feeling a little nervous and is trying to scare you/your mum away. As above, don't let it phase you, just get him out daily and he'll soon get used to you :) |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2012 : 09:59:13
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| you could try the sock trick so he gets used to your mums scent, get her to carry round (not wear) a clean sock for the day, then pop it in his viv, it'll help him to recognise her scent when she goes in the viv. |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4494 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2012 : 11:03:32
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| When I rehomed Griffin, he was the same, except he actually bit when striking. It took me alot of patience, regular short handling sessions and also the scent trick Katie mentioned. But it worked. He calmed right down and is now more than happy to be handled |
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sue2012
Hatchling
United Kingdom
391 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2012 : 18:59:00
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| got a corn that is just the same very defencive in his viv but is a big softy when out think im going to give the sock thing a go as well |
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