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So, since I have whined so publicly about the "evil bastard Mosca" I thought I would share a seeming triumph. I have been working with him every day, and he has slowly been coming around. The big trick is, if I pick him up he won't "speak" to me for days. Well, the other night, I lured him onto my hand with food (he will do just about anything for food), which I have been doing for a while, only this time I pick my hand up off the ground while feeding him, I even moved it around a bit. He spazzed a little when I moved my hand out of his tank, but it wasn't a big issue. Last night he even let me "pet" him without running away. There is hope! He is eating well, and appears very healthy, so I don't think he is sick, lol. He may just be *finally* calming down. wahoo.

Elizabeth
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1.0 Mali Uro Archimedes (May he rest in peace)
0.0.1 Egyptian Uro Zuberi Mosca Khu (Mosca)
0.0 Fish
0.1 Sulcata Minnie
1.1 Iguanas Flik and Loki
0.1 Newfoundland Jasmine (RIP)
0.1 Feline Winter
Indiana & Wisconsin

Hurrah! Patience is rewarded! I hope it continues for you!
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1.1 Saharan Uros (Joe and Arthur)
3.1 Mali Uros (Spike, Turtle, Tank, and Lilly)
1.1 Ornate Uros (Scuttlebutt and Shazzbot)
2.1 Green Anoles (Bowser, Sprocket, Leeloo)
1.1 Felis domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)

congrats! i know how hard it is! xoco won't take any food from me, i couldn't even get him to eat a dandelion out of my hand. i have lots of work with this little guy. perhaps i could get mosca to talk to him for me
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vonnie
***The first law of dietetics seems to be: if it tastes good, it's bad for you. — Issac Asimov ***