How should i handle my new juv. leopard gecko for the first time?

Question

My brother and I have done alot of research on his leopard gecko in the past week. Like our reaserch said, "DO NOT HANDLE GECKO FOR 3 OR SO DAYS SO IT CAN GET USED TO IT'S NEW HOME." Well, it's been six so my brother wants to handle Salahaddin now. Problum: I can't find anything on first time hadling cau YOU help?

Answer 1

well i first wanted to handle my leopard gecko i jus put my hand in there everyday for 10 to 15 min for a couple days and sh got used to my hand and  dont make much noise it will get scarred and not come to u BUT JUEVINLE LEOPARD GECKOS SHOULD NOT BE HELD ALOT U SHOULD WAIT UNTIL IT GROWS UP OR U WILL CAUSE IT STRESS

Answer 2

Scoop them up from underneath, if you stick your hand in there cage and wait it'll take forever and let's face it no one is going to wait that long. When you've got your gecko on your hand just be calm don't move to much let it discover where it is and don't be to afraid it if jumps but keeps a good eye on it.

Answer 3

Got this from a website- :)

Avoid chasing him around the cage like a predator.

When you grab him, pick him up by the torso and hold him securely but not too tight, so that he knows that he won't drop and he can't get away.

Make sure you do not grab the tail or hold it in a strange position as this may cause it to drop the tail.

I usually, just put my geckos in another container while I clean so I don't handle them too much, but if you are trying ot get it used to you, then I would recommend that you sit on the ground and play with it. Make sure it can't get away under anything and that it can'f fall far, so keep your hands close to the ground until you are more comfortable with handling him.

Also, heres another website- :)

Young geckos can show signs of nervousness when being handled for the first few times, some will scream and lunge at you while making hissing sounds. It is important not to jump yourself as the more you handle them and the older they get the easier they will be handled.

It is good to start by placing your hand inside the cage with a very slow movement first to get them used to your hand. Just place your hand in the cage, leave it there for a couple of minutes then remove it, this will show the gecko that your hand is of no threat. It is common for geckos to get very inquisitive and come and see your hand after the first few tries of this. Another tip is to place a wax worm on your hand, be careful as not all geckos have a great lunging aim and they could get your finger, this should not hurt you at all but the geckos jaw could be damaged in the process.

Always handle your gecko with great care, never hold them by their tails as they are easily broken off, they do grow back but this would be a very stressful experience for the gecko and they could loose trust in you. When a geckos tail breaks off it is prone to infection, you should place the gecko into a separate tank with minimal furnishings as to limit the chance of infection. Use a paper towel on the floor that can be replaced easily every time it is soiled. You can treat the open wound by cleaning it with betadine then covering with an antibiotic such as Neosporin or polysporin. Ensure the temperature of the substitute tank is kept the similar to what your gecko is used to. At this stage you should feed the gecko very regularly and feed them all the food that they can eat to replenish fat reserves that it will need to rebuild its tail. Never leave any crickets alive inside the cage with them as they will try to nibble at the wound. The tail will re-grow after time but it is unlikely that it will ever look the same as it was originally.

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Answer 4

HANDLE IT AROUND THE HEAD AREA, BUT NOT TOO TIGHT. IF YOU GRAB IT BY THE TAIL, THE TAIL WILL FALL OFF. HANDLE IT FIRMLY BUT GENTLY, AND YOU SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM. IT MAY BITE, BUT IT WON'T DRAW BLOOD.