Aqua is a little delight. However...it is not an appropriate pet for a 7th grader. Aqua is not coming out of her den until late, after Sam is in bed
Sam does feed her and she'll reach out and grab the shrimp but all Sam sees is an arm or two. We review the camera footage in the morning and she can see what it was up to the night before. Just not the same as seeing in person.
We have talked and it has been decided that I'll be working with her to get her used to human contact, we really don't have an alternative. I feel the time has come as she is getting curious.
I have been putting my hand on the glass when I see her out, she is not fleeing in fright anymore. She was out around 12:30. I decided to try to make contact. She gently grabbed my fingers with a couple arms. It lasted about 5 minutes. She pulled a little but it was gentle. I tried to be very still and not frighten her. All of a sudden she let go, swam to the bottom and inked.
I thought maybe we took several steps backwards but she came right back to the far left top corner. (our petting spot) I decided however to just continue from outside the tank. She moved up, down and side to side keeping a close eye on me. I want to go slow and gain her trust. I showed the film of it all to Sam and she said she is a little jealous but excited to try herself, maybe tonight?? During our contact, she spread her webbing on the glass, she is magnificent.
Not in person but on the film I noticed regrowth on one arm beginning. Could not see any on others.