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It is commonly suggested not to handle a newly acquired Tegu. The only reason for this is to minimize stress... Just keep in mind your goal is to maximize interaction while minimizing stress

It is important to minimize stress on your new Tegu so that he will quickly begin to feel "at home" in it's new environment. At any point where he feels comfortable enough to allow you to handle him, then doing so is not only okay, but it is beneficial.

If you have to 'chase' the Tegu to pick him up then this is causing stress, but if he is willing to walk into/onto your hand/arm then he is certainly ready to be handled. Just keep in mind your goal is to maximize interaction while minimizing stress

[QUOTE="Toby_H, post: 88859, member: 246"] It is commonly suggested not to handle a newly acquired Tegu. The only reason for this is to minimize stress... Just keep in mind your goal is to maximize interaction while minimizing stress It is important to minimize stress on your new Tegu so that he will quickly begin to feel "at home" in it's new environment. At any point where he feels comfortable enough to allow you to handle him, then doing so is not only okay, but it is beneficial. If you have to 'chase' the Tegu to pick him up then this is causing stress, but if he is willing to walk into/onto your hand/arm then he is certainly ready to be handled. Just keep in mind your goal is to maximize interaction while minimizing stress [/QUOTE]

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