Leopard Gecko Taming

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LeopardGeckoNewGirl

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Hello, I am asking a question about the handling of a leopard gecko. He is almost 2 years old (Hatching date was (8/18/14) and I got him a month ago. He is getting along fine, at first he wouldn't eat, but he's eaten around 20-30 mealworm by now, though he's still a little weird because he wants to eat on his own terms and when he wants to. What I was asking was; What's the best way to start to tame and eventually handle a leopard gecko? He doesn't mind me much, and if he feels he is unsafe, just slowly moves his body away from my hand. I've actually been able to get my hand very near his face for feeding recently. I petted him gently tonight and he freaked out a little, but didn't attempt a attack or became flighty and ran away. But I could tell he was a little scared so I left him alone. Any tips on how to tame him? I am going to need to take him out soon to change my substrate over to tile and add a few things. Thanks!
 
Justin Adams

Justin Adams

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What i did when i first got my leopard gecko(who is approximately as old as yours is by the point) is i slowly introduced my hand into his enclosure aft he'd settled in. I would stand with my hand in the enclosure and wait until he would approach me, i wouldn't just grab him or whatever -- after all they can be incredibly wary animals and may percieve this as a predatory manuever.

It takes some time, maybe give it about a week of the 'hand in the enclosure' before trying to pet him or pick him up. Of course you can take him out to clean out his cage and change the substrate, but i would do so with a two handed approach so you can secure him and make sure he won't squirm out. They don't really even bite if they're scared, and if they do you won't feel a thing so this isn't something to worry about too much. It all comes with due time and patience, and they're super rewarding animals when you get them tamed out. Hoped this helps!
 
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Keeboard

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Let him climb onto your hand before any picking up. Handfeeding will also help. I recommend you try Dubia roaches and crickets as well for variety. Crickets are healthier, more stimulating, and easier to digest. Do you use vitamin and pure calcium powder?
 
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