that's just how it goes with babies.

I guess im from a different school because I find its easier to just pick them up quick. If you hesitate, they will run/hide/hiss/puff. Once they are in your hands, they seem to realize "oh well" and become more docile. Over time, they wont even try to run.
-----
1 Eastern Blue Tongue Skink
2 Tarahumara Mountain Kingsnakes - Knoblochi
1 Thayer's Kingsnake - Thayeri
2 Golden Greek Tortoises
1 Pyxie Frog - 14 years old