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06-17-2011, 09:07 PM
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Getting a Leachianus to let go after a bite
Hello, this is my first post!
Long story short, I was feeding my 2 year old, 110 gram female leachie last night when she decided my fingers looks more tasty than her MRP and latched on. She actually kind of ran and leapt at them. This wouldn't be a big deal, but she held on for dear life, and it was more than half an hour before we got her to let go. We ended up kind of prying her jaws apart and I didn't really like doing it.
If anyone has a pretty surefire method to get a gecko to let go after a bite that doesn't risk her getting hurt or dropping her tail I'd love to hear it. We tried dabbing carefully at her mouth with a rubbing alcohol soaked q-tip (I really didn't like doing that either) and we were misting her down and holding a cold pack near her to try and get her tired out. Didn't really seem to make a difference. It was pretty painful and I'd like to avoid having it happen again.
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06-18-2011, 02:11 AM
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with snakes you can put a drop of alcohol in there mouth and they will let go, i dont know if that would work for a gecko
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06-18-2011, 09:38 AM
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with snakes you can put a drop of alcohol in there mouth and they will let go, i dont know if that would work for a gecko
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I tried that, very carefully of course. Didn't seem to do any good. |
06-18-2011, 11:09 AM
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Next time it happens you could try flipping her over gently and keeping her flipped over until she lets go. I find that any gecko accidentally flipped over tries to get up immediately because they don't want to become prey.
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06-18-2011, 11:16 AM
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That is a serious bite grip she had on you. I have a gargoyle that is like that, but I found she hates water sprayed directly in her face, so that is my way to get her to let go. Sounds like you tried about everything to get her let go, I hope she doesn't try that again for your sake.
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06-18-2011, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Hannibal
That is a serious bite grip she had on you. I have a gargoyle that is like that, but I found she hates water sprayed directly in her face, so that is my way to get her to let go. Sounds like you tried about everything to get her let go, I hope she doesn't try that again for your sake.
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We were spraying her down with water for quite a while, she didn't seem to mind. I'll be a lot more careful at feeding time from now on, that's for sure. |
06-18-2011, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Hannibal
That is a serious bite grip she had on you. I have a gargoyle that is like that, but I found she hates water sprayed directly in her face, so that is my way to get her to let go. Sounds like you tried about everything to get her let go, I hope she doesn't try that again for your sake.
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Originally Posted by Sporonicle
Next time it happens you could try flipping her over gently and keeping her flipped over until she lets go. I find that any gecko accidentally flipped over tries to get up immediately because they don't want to become prey.
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That's a great idea, thank you. |
06-19-2011, 08:49 PM
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Turn your faucet on & run some hot water... Hot meaning just a TINY bit warmer than hand washing temp. (Please don't use actual HOT water!)
Quickly place the gecko under the water & be sure to get it's head wet! Instant release & no risk of alcohol. It's worked every single time we've tried on snakes, leachianus, and even a frisky male crested gecko.  |
06-19-2011, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ValentineBlacker
Hello, this is my first post!
Long story short, I was feeding my 2 year old, 110 gram female leachie last night when she decided my fingers looks more tasty than her MRP and latched on. She actually kind of ran and leapt at them. This wouldn't be a big deal, but she held on for dear life, and it was more than half an hour before we got her to let go. We ended up kind of prying her jaws apart and I didn't really like doing it.
If anyone has a pretty surefire method to get a gecko to let go after a bite that doesn't risk her getting hurt or dropping her tail I'd love to hear it. We tried dabbing carefully at her mouth with a rubbing alcohol soaked q-tip (I really didn't like doing that either) and we were misting her down and holding a cold pack near her to try and get her tired out. Didn't really seem to make a difference. It was pretty painful and I'd like to avoid having it happen again.
Here's a pic, sorry for the image quality Image - TinyPic - Free Image Hosting, Photo Sharing & Video Hosting |
OUCH!
I was just about to suggest running warm water over her head. Do you think it might have worked to cover her nostrils?
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06-19-2011, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MeiK
Turn your faucet on & run some hot water... Hot meaning just a TINY bit warmer than hand washing temp. (Please don't use actual HOT water!)
Quickly place the gecko under the water & be sure to get it's head wet! Instant release & no risk of alcohol. It's worked every single time we've tried on snakes, leachianus, and even a frisky male crested gecko. |
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