Leo doesnt like me :(

[PhilIsAGirl!]

Hi. I need a lot of help. I rescued my leo from a kid who neglected her for some time and she seemed to be very scared of humans. I tried everything to get her to like humans but I kind of gave up... I really want her to like having me around, I dont want to hav a gecko who doesnt like me. But dont get me wrong I cant imagine giving her up, I just want her to like me ad much as i like her! Any tips to get her to not try to jump out of my hands when i try to pick her. I also don know what to do because i have to give her meds orally because she has worms.. she hates it! And i think thats why she cant stand me. I dont know what to do

 

[Superleo98]

Give her time to get to know you.. Leos take patience and care for them to get to know you
How long have you had her?

 

[PhilIsAGirl!]

Give her time to get to know you.. Leos take patience and care for them to get to know you
How long have you had her?

I have had her since mid-April.. she has gotten a little better because before she used to run around her tank crazy trying to get away when i lifted the hide up. Now she just sits there and waits for my hand to come to her, but she still kind of tries to escape my hand and sometimes even tries to jump! It really worries me because I dont want her to hurt herself.

 

[kvnsu]

That is just typical leopard gecko behavior, what would you do if a giant tried to catch you? some geckos can take weeks to months to get used to their owner. But don't worry in the long run you will have a tame gecko and it will be worth it!:biggrin:

 

[PhilIsAGirl!]

That is just typical leopard gecko behavior, what would you do if a giant tried to catch you? some geckos can take weeks to months to get used to their owner. But don't worry in the long run you will have a tame gecko and it will be worth it!:biggrin:

i hope soo!! thank you!

 

[Superleo98]

Try picking her up every 2-3 days. Eventually she will get used to you! This has worked for Taming all my Leo's

 

[JIMI]

You can try placing the medication on a delicious hornworm or a silkworm and let her take the medication unknowingly. :biggrin: It may take her awhile to become accustomed, but don't feel bad if she doesn't ever "like" you. I sure do wish my leo loved me, but I understand that he never willT^T. It's best to keep in mind that we will always be the predator in their eyes. She can't comprehend that you are saving her from the clutches of that child, but if she could she would be appreciative. Focus instead on allowing her to feel that she is safe and comfortable by very minimal handling. Do not handle her unless it is absolutely necessary. If she has a high load of parasites you want to reduce the amount of stress as much as possible or else it will take a long time for her parasite load to reduce to safer levels. Once she is off her medication and comfortable in her home you can try again.

 

[PhilIsAGirl!]

You can try placing the medication on a delicious hornworm or a silkworm and let her take the medication unknowingly. :biggrin: It may take her awhile to become accustomed, but don't feel bad if she doesn't ever "like" you. I sure do wish my leo loved me, but I understand that he never willT^T. It's best to keep in mind that we will always be the predator in their eyes. She can't comprehend that you are saving her from the clutches of that child, but if she could she would be appreciative. Focus instead on allowing her to feel that she is safe and comfortable by very minimal handling. Do not handle her unless it is absolutely necessary. If she has a high load of parasites you want to reduce the amount of stress as much as possible or else it will take a long time for her parasite load to reduce to safer levels. Once she is off her medication and comfortable in her home you can try again.

Thank you! I should hav thought of giving her the medication like that. Im just worried that she will never get used to me, and since I was doing everything wrong wen i first got her and had no idea what i was doing. I feel like I got her scared of me because of the mistakes I made when I first got her! I hope that one day she will stop being threatened by me.

 

[JIMI]

At least you are taking the time to learn how to become a better caregiver. No need to beat yourself up over that; we all start somewhere. With time she may learn to feel less threatened by you, but they are small reptiles so they will never truly give you the kind of attention you want back. Be very understanding and respectful of her space and she may surprise you in future. Patience is key.