Aggressive leopard gecko screams and bites
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If your gecko is real young, then this is normal. Keep putting your hand in and let the gecko bite you; there's a slim chance it will hurt. Then the gecko will realize that it won't be left alone by biting. Just make sure that when it bites it isn't hurting its jaw. Do this until the gecko walks onto your hand. Also try hand feeding
wicked gecko
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Yeah 2 months is quite young and they're still fiesty. How long have you had her?
Mine did the screaming thing the first night I had it (I didn't even know they could scream). But he's slowly coming around (I've had him 3-4 weeks now). He won't climb on to my hand but will sometimes come sniff it. I'd say just keep working slowly. I also spend some time most days just sitting by the tank talking to my dog so my gecko gets used to my voice. Now, if it's evening and there's food out, he'll come out of his hide as long as I don't really move.
TacoMageCat
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My gecko never screamed or bit me. She is very calm and curious, but still young. She mostly likes to find hiding spots when I take her out at night. :| Screaming and biting doesn't sound good. Could've been mistreated before you got her or could just be a sense of unfamiliarity. Definitely let her get more used to you and handle her, and let her get used to your voice.
CWilson13
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The screaming and even biting is not all that uncommon, but it IS very stressful to the gecko. I would slow down with the taming attempts. Instead of every time you are feeding, maybe every other. You could start things slowly by laying your hand flat in the tank away from where she is. As long as you stay still she might come investigate. Just gotta keep still no matter what. Like [MENTION=54498]Keeboard[/MENTION] said, if she does bite, let it happen and do not under any circumstances pull your hand away quickly. This could injure her. Eventually with patience on your part, and a lot of effort, she will come around and get used to you.
Something that helped me with my male was that anytime I was in the same room as him I would speak to him, even if I wasn't near his cage. A soft, even tone seems to help them the most. I got so used to doing this that even when I am upset about something, when I walk in the room, I instantly change my tone of voice and talk to him, my female Leo, and my snake.
I hope your baby does get used to you, these really are awesome little animals and once they accept us, they can be so much fun to watch and spend time with.
Something that helped me with my male was that anytime I was in the same room as him I would speak to him, even if I wasn't near his cage. A soft, even tone seems to help them the most. I got so used to doing this that even when I am upset about something, when I walk in the room, I instantly change my tone of voice and talk to him, my female Leo, and my snake.
I hope your baby does get used to you, these really are awesome little animals and once they accept us, they can be so much fun to watch and spend time with.
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TacoMageCat
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I hope you have luck with getting your gecko more used to you and calmer.