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12-11-2012, 01:21 AM #1
Leopard Gecko still scared ...
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Oh yea dont know her age but now she is a good 6 1/2 in long. Thanks
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12-11-2012, 10:22 AM #2
2 months isnt long enough to form a good bond, so dont feel too bad, it will come! gaining a geckos trust takes some time.
Try hand feeding them with tongs (yummy worms like phoenix/butter/silk) a few times a week. they will associate you with food which means you are a trustworthy person. Try handling them in the morning/day time when they are sleeping and less active. Dont overdo it with trying everyday. I watched a bunch of videos on youtube with handling them, How to Care for a Leopard Gecko : Handling a Gecko - YouTube
They also say there are 3 types of geckos, Slow and friendly docile ones, hyper walkers, and Biting shy type.
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12-11-2012, 02:18 PM #3
Some geckos too are just not good with handling. My male, for instance, is not big on it. He's quite skittish, definitely won't come to my hand or eat out of my hand or tongs, and when I pick him up, I have to be sure I place him on a flat surface (the bed, my lap, etc.) and not restrain him, or he will freak out and try to bolt. It's just his personality, and I have to respect that by not handling him as much and when I do, to do it in short bursts and in a way that works for him.
You may have to try several different methods of handling to see what your gecko will tolerate. While no gecko will ever "like" being handled, different geckos have different tolerances for it and some will learn well enough that you're not a threat, whereas others never really seem to get over that mentality.~Cassi~Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 LikesXoVictoryXo liked this post
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12-11-2012, 03:38 PM #4
Its also a good idea to make sure your hands are nice and warm when you go to handel your gecko. My Leo crawls right into my hand and I am abel to lift her out of the tank. When she is out, she will just lay on my arm or hand (whichever is warmer ) and just relaxes.
It did take alot of time and patience for her to be that relaxed tho. You just have to gain trust and don't be loud or fast when you go to get your gecko out.1 Female High-Yellow Leopard GeckoPost Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 LikesXoVictoryXo liked this post
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12-11-2012, 10:08 PM #5
Thanks for all the good advice. I never thought about warming my hand. Will try it tomorrow. Guess i was trying to hard. Really kind of scared of her like she is of me. One other thing is Heidie sleeps in he warm hide almost all day. Is it okay if i raise her hide to get to her? When i have done this she cowards down kinda. Is this okayto do or not? Learning so much with this site and i want to be a good parent. Hehe
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12-11-2012, 10:21 PM #6
Last edited by bud1988; 12-12-2012 at 01:32 AM.
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12-11-2012, 11:15 PM #7
That made me laugh...Saw that on you tube and tried it once, wont do it again. Will wait till she is out laying flat. I'm learning !!!!!!!!! Thanks
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12-13-2012, 01:40 AM #8
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