Dabugman
New Member
I have been handfeeding a worm or two every couple of days, just because it is fun and I hope it helps build trust with and socialize my 5 month panther, Mr. Smokey.
I was holding a small hornworm for him this morning (he LOVES hornworms!) and he just missed and got my finger instead. The tougue stuck to the end of my finger and wouldn't let go! He slowly walked up to me, and eventually the tounge let go and then he bit me (kind of like a "don't do that again you jerk!" statement--it didn't hurt and I sure don't blame him!) He's OK--shooting lots of prey accurately after the episode, and just to "get back up on the horse again" I hand fed him a couple more worms without incident.
Does this happen from time to time for you handfeeders?
I was holding a small hornworm for him this morning (he LOVES hornworms!) and he just missed and got my finger instead. The tougue stuck to the end of my finger and wouldn't let go! He slowly walked up to me, and eventually the tounge let go and then he bit me (kind of like a "don't do that again you jerk!" statement--it didn't hurt and I sure don't blame him!) He's OK--shooting lots of prey accurately after the episode, and just to "get back up on the horse again" I hand fed him a couple more worms without incident.
Does this happen from time to time for you handfeeders?