Quote Originally Posted by Namio View Post
Lets hear it
Well the first time was from Sanguine my Blue Line Ornata. I was getting him out for a soak because he was due for a bowel movement and he had burrowed in the corner with his butt right in the center. Now we all know it is best to come in from behind when picking these mouths up. I did that and it was very difficult to get him out really gently since he was so close to the glass. When I finally got my hand under him he backed up in my palm. As I brought my other hand in to cup it around him without any warning at all he took it upon himself to latch onto the palm of my left hand just below my thumb which left a nice half moon of holes. I guess he let me know that he didn't appreciate the way I removed him from his burrow.

Now the second was from my second largest female Pariah. I had been trying to force feed Malachite who sadly is no longer with us . His UTI was severe and damaged his kidneys. He passed in my hand. I was very devastated as was Colleen. Anyway I was really frustrated because I couldn't get him to keep the food in his mouth and I was slightly angry. We put Malachite back in his enclosure and went to feed Pariah. Now most animals can sense emotions through pheromones and I believe frogs are no different. As I held the worm right infront of Pariah's face to feed her she turned away and leapt right for my hand completely ignoring the worm. This too was without warning and she did do it to cause pain because she chewed on the two fingers that were in her mouth. I guess she took my frustration and anger as aggression towards her and she retaliated by attacking my hand.

These animals are much more than just mindless garbage disposals. How you treat them and react to their behavior directly reflects how they will react to you and treat you. Not one of mine sees Colleen and I as a threat and never for no reason attack or even use their defensive stance at us.

People caring for these animals should keep that in mind.