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I handle mine only as needed. Moving to a feeder container, to clean the enclosures or examine their health. Simply my preference. I didn't start keeping Garter to have a lap dog, I wanted creatures that would act more like their wild counter parts. Yes, some don't mind being handled and some do. Knowing this lets me chose which to carry with me when I do an expo for a school. Kids can see and feel a Garter that doesn't mind it without causing undue stress.