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crabbing

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Question
I recently purchased a glider, 3 days ago, that was supposed to be tame and seemed that way when we first brought her home but now every time i rub the pouch to try and bond or pet her she crabs so loudly and seems so upset i eventually give up and leave her alone I don't want her to become depressed or unsocial what do you recommend?

Answer
she is just really not use to her new surrounding and also needs to get use to you and how you smell and all....once she gets use to you and knows that you and your hand are not going to hurt her she should start to calm down and not crab....just keep trying to play with her and feed her little treats from your hand and eventually she will come around to trusting you and the crabbing will stop....just be patient....