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[thomas mcpherson]

my ackie won't eat out of my hand (pinkies)he will only eat it if i leave it lieing and won't eat cricket if i throw them in front of him or put crickets in with taking everything out he will only eat them if he is wondering and finds one he is very timid every time i try to take him out runs big time is this because he is a baby will he always be like this will he always be this timid?????????????????

[slate58]

My fist question would be how big is he? Imagine you are only 7 inches long and every so often this giant arm hovers into view waving food at you or trying to pick you up! Scary prospect?
As with any other animal it will take time to adjust to you and should find as it grows becomes less timid and you can begin to interact and build up to hand feeding and handling. Best advice would be to be calm whenever you interact with him, don't try and force the issue and keep persevering - it will be worth it in the end.
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