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I had the exact same problem with Newt for awhile (during his terrible 2's) Wrap your arm and hand up in an ace bandage- leave fingers free. Serves 2 purposes; 1. It protects your hands and arms from getting the crap bit out of you, so you feel more comfortable. 2. They feel more stable because your arm is not wobbling when they step up. I didn't have to do this with Newt, but I did do this with Ellliot because he is unstable due to a bad wing.
When Newt would do this, I would give him a "wobble" correction with a firm 'NO". If he did it again, I repeated the wobble and NO. If he did it a third time? He was deposited on the floor. Some prefer a couch or soft chair. They do NOT like being deposited, because they are "below" you and this can be intimidating. Give it about 10 seconds or so and ask him to step up again from wherever he's been deposited. If he does ok - REWARDH HIM BIG TIME!!! If he bites again? Back in his cage and ignore him
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Owned by:
Newton (Harlequin), Elliot (Scarlet), Handsome (American Saddlebred)
Warning: Do not let these little innocent faces fool you!
  
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