Sorry to hear about the bruises, I thought you were working hard to get the pics and keeping him off you at the same time. I have been in that position with both feet on Walker to hold him off and never even thought about trying to get pics. The only time Walker acts that way is when I go into his house, so when I need to go in I usually time it when he is busy with something away from his "personal domain". like cantaloupe, watermelon, bananas, etc, you know, stuff he loves but very seldom gets. We got about 10 inches of snow last night,and he was was busy playing in snow several times today.He finally collapsed my legs and climbed over them...I am now bruised on both thighs. I had to put down the camera and get out from under him. I was kind of afraid he'd hurt me. Not on purpose, but because he's so strong....and he likes to sit on my lap...
HINT to noobies, don't teach your growing Sulcata to eat from your hand or sit on your lap. I have learned the hard way....