Posted by:
HappyHillbilly
at Thu Sep 27 10:12:12 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by HappyHillbilly ]
> > > Is there an intermediate bite-threat display before he bites?
Yeah, he will open his mouth as he lunges for you. When you see this happenin', let go of his leg, quick, 'cause he's ticked.
I don't have any experience with BTs, my experience is limited to niles & savs. However, I believe all monitors have pretty much the same agression/defensive behavior, for the most part.
If threatened from a distance I believe they hiss & attempt to tail-whip & biting is a last resort. If they feel threatened in close proximity (like when being touched) most will attempt to bite without any warning signs.
If you're able to touch your BT like that, it's obvious he doesn't like it but he is being somewhat tolerant by not biting. My male sav will hiss when I touch it, but as long as I move slowly, I can get my hand underneath it & pick it up without it biting me. But if I move too fast, "NIP!"
I suggest spending a little more time with it each day. You don't have to touch it the whole time, just sitting around it, letting it get used to you more will help.
Keep in mind my lack of experience & wait for someone with more experience to confirm or dispute what I just said. I don't want to mislead you.
Have a good one!
HH
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Due to political correctness run amuck,
this ol' hillbilly is now referred to as an:
Appalachian American
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- Display behavior - Roger Van Couwen, Thu Sep 27 09:24:33 2007
 RE: Display behavior - HappyHillbilly, Thu Sep 27 10:12:12 2007- RE: Display behavior - l_l3lackwolf_l, Thu Sep 27 13:19:26 2007
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