Today when i was moving my betta from its "plastic cup" to its big glass bowl, i didnt have a net, and was going to move him with a plastic spoon. try to simply scoop and plop. although, the second i put the spoon in the water, the boy jumped right out onto the kitchen counter. needless to say, i screamed bloody murder and almost had a heart attack. i left it there for a second. my mom was sort of standing there assisting me if neccessary, and what we did was, i put the glass bowl under the rim of the kitchen counter, and she scooted the fish with the spoon toward the bowl so it could hop in. i was scared to death because i had to hold the bowl. i was mortified. i dont understand why i am so scared of them. i mean, i love fish dont get me wrong, but the sliminess and whatnot just creeps me out. i am afraid to touch them or anything. (note to self: must get fish net) i was afraid it was going to jump on me. although i know it cant harm me, i still freaked. anyway, i just feel kinda stupid about this.