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Roger Van Couwen
at Fri Sep 28 11:38:47 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Roger Van Couwen ]
So they give us five seconds of mouth before they chomp! That's plenty long. He hasn't displayed that to me yet but I bet it's pretty unsubtle, right? Do they hold their head up or straight for an optimal visual threat during the five seconds?
It is my intention to not let him manipulate me by pushing me around with threats. I want to get to know when to back off, without him knowing he gave the cue.
Can an adult BT break a finger? I know big iguanas can't unless it's a freak accident, or unless you are delicate and give a strong one a single finger, and the Iguana does an alligator roll (that's a very rare accident). Their bite is spread out over long rows of jaw, for tearing tough leaves and fruit. The same power in a short, beak-like mouth could probably break a finger or take a piece out by just chomping.
Look, the truth is, I don't very much mind being bitten. I'm willing to take chances. I just don't want re-attachment surgery as the aftermath.
Is their bite strong enough to sever a finger?
Roger
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The Intermediate Behavior!!! Question. - Roger Van Couwen, Fri Sep 28 11:38:47 2007