How to handle your leopard gecko.

[@Pickles94288]

it does not matter, NEVER PICK UP A LEOPARD GECKO BY THE TAIL!!

[@thisismyshitpostingaccount5991]

If it doesn't matter, does that mean I can pick them up by the tail? and he said they're fine with it, and hes been breeding them for a long time so I would take his advice. Just don't grab it too hard.

[@dewdevined]

this guy is moron

[@clone2255]

So you claim to be better at caring for Leopard geckos than him? You realize if he mistreats his leopard geckos very few people would buy from him. Ask a person who breeds leopard geckos. Although It's best to avoid messing with the tail, Leopard geckos do not like handling.

[@youunculturedswine9378]

Don't pick it up by the tail ever

[@kirbriAJ]

Why?

[@JG-tg2bl]

The tail will come off

[@koahlybarger9105]

like he said the tail will not come off if it is an adult. It is more common in smaller geckos for then to drop there tail, but you really have to try to make an adult drop it's tail.

[@3LizardsMedia]

that is true or the tail will fall of and you will have to wait to grow back pick it up by the waist

[@isaacmacneill6767]

+Koah Lybarger just better not to

[@kaylahewett3123]

Your adult gecko is beautiful !!!

[@victoriasoboniak9541]

Even though he may be an expert, picking a gecko up by the tail should be one of your last options. The calmest way is to slide your hand underneath.

[@GamingWizzFTW]

You should never pick it up by the tail you pleb. NEVER.

[@Ch33sed00dl3]

GamingWizzFTW haha pleb

[@buzroks]

Thats a crap enclosure for a leopard gecko

[@maxleeper7408]

Im 99.9999999999999% sure that he only put them in those tubs for the video

[@isaiahhamilton4043]

They go on racks and have a heat source and stuff. And a hide and dishes and food

[@thetechfreak9584]

He uses plastic bins for all animals (cause he has so many, he would be spending A LOT of money), but he took out all the hides and water bowl, etc.

[@maddies1720]

Daniel Mayer That's not the enclosure he just demonstrated with it... Obviously they need a heat pad and hide ect

[@dharkomens]

That's a crap comment for average IQ levels

[@anitamccombs4206]

that gecko doest seem to like being handled by this man. why would u pick up a gecko when they can drop it like popcorn at any moment they feel threatened.

[@idareyoutolookatmyprofile.569]

Anita Mccombs did it drop it’s tail? No. Did it bite the man for a warning? No. Does this guy know what he’s doing? Yes, he’s being doing his for years. Now fuck off.

[@babybookworms1947]

In the beginning it looks like the gecko on the right is giving a warning signal?

[@Ch33sed00dl3]

Rena Toomey it is!

[@idareyoutolookatmyprofile.569]

It’s not dw, on the left there’s another gecko ( might be a different sex ) so the gecko might be exited. Or they might be cautious of each other, trying to be the dominant

[@asterasterisk1406]

I have a little Albino and he's really feisty :)

[@oliviawu9]

STOP GRABBIN THE TAIL!

[@davidbarrera399]

I KNOW RIGHT!?! THE GECKO TOTALLY DROPPED ITS TAIL! RAGE!

[@wilfredovazquez6208]

I have two geckos,I don't know the difference between male or female,I'm afraid to put them together and start fighting and injured each other.one of them is an albino and there other is a leopart. Plz reply.

[@OHDAMNAGHOST77]

Female has no pores and no buldges and a male has pores and buldges and if you dont believe me just look it up on youtube

[@rileycorkery8155]

Males have two big bumps in-between their legs. Females don't have to bumps

[@elitekiller5668]

On the underside there will be a v looking thing that's how you know it's a male

[@bloomiehoover]

nice leopard gecko! I don't think you should ever pick up by the tail btw!

[@someguy-hs2wt]

hopefully my radiation project will make it spit fire

[@maddies1720]

some guy nice avitar

[@amannerik]

My jungle tremper albino wont let go of me if i pick her up lol. By far my best gecko to handle and ive only had here for a few weeks!

[@deokaeth1461]

Should u wash your hands before handling your leopard gecko?

[@shaet2554]

1471 _-3_0.3. YES. Your hands might be dirty and may get the gecko sick

[@parkersheridan1119]

I'm getting my leopard heck today I'm really excited

[@Tony-dh9ru]

mine just crawls all over my body when hes on me XD

[@Tony-dh9ru]

also mine has prev popped tail off so i can only cut it off to make it come off XD

[@proteingoggles]

Do Leo's carry salmonella? just wondering

[@Dylanlievens]

they can

[@shaet2554]

I don't trust this man. You're not supposed to pick them up with no warning because that causes stress. Sudden movements also means stress when that happens with mine I just put her down back in her cage. NEVER GRAB THEM BY THE TAIL. They will eventually drop their tails if you keep on doing it.

[@RCkid8]

Repeat everything 5 times why don't ya, just get to the point, saying to not squeeze hard once is enough, not 20 times damn, waste of 10 min, first 2 min on both the baby and adult would be enough, waited 6 extra mins to here stuff I heard at the beginning of the video. Damn.

[@jaymoore4418]

Hey how much does shipping run? I'm in NYC and I'm looking to buy some Leo's in the new future. You definitely have some beautiful leopards

[@theconcretecave7206]

Adult leo is beautiful what morph?

[@Ch33sed00dl3]

TheConcreteCave720 either a R.A.P.T.O.R or a tangerine morph

[@peytonpratt2905]

Great video I have a question my geckos are very healthy they usually eat there meals but they seem to have a smaller appetite in the winter today I was watching crickets walk on them and he didn't do anything I moved the cricket myself away from the gecko 🦎 I was wondering if you could help me out thanks in advance. Your the best.

[@alienbeings]

Ty so much. .. this helped me with my little guy. Also changed is tank to look like ur setup and bingo my little guy is coming out from is hide. Mines a rainwater banded albino and sure enough stayed pretty still in my hannds. First time I've seen him for more than a couple of minutes since I got him!

[@baileywright6517]

My leopard gecko is a little over 1 year old (I think. I got him my freshman year, and now I'm a sophomore. And he already has spots) and is 6 inches long, is this a good size for his age, and is he done growing or will he get bigger??

[@dadgotmillion91]

I want to see him handle a blizzard or a feisty wild type. I have a female blizzard and a female turcmenicus, both bite the snot out of me. No matter how slow/soft/sweet I try.

[@mails5054]

I pick up my adult leopard geckos by the tail a decent amount, theyve been with me forever and dont mind it at all

[@your-dad319]

Holding a reptile by the tail is very uncomfortable it is basically the same thing as holding them my a leg. U r putting pressure on their joints and is very uncomfortable and straining.

[@ottomatik3734]

from my own personal experience the best way to get them used to willing crawl on your hand you and lay your hand palm up in front of the gecko perpendicular to the inside of the front glass that is uncovered

[@Herpkid23]

Nice! Finally a vid lol

[@ericaspearman7170]

I DNT CARE IF U KNO UR GECKO OR NOT U NEVER EVER PICK UR GECKO UP BY THE DAMN TAIL THTS A DEFINITE NO!!!!!!FOR SURE IT WILL DROP ITS TAIL OR U CAN DO SPINAL DAMAGE TO UR GECKO U SHOULD KNO BETTER NOT TO EVER TREAT UR POOR GECKO LIKE THIS ITS JUS DOWN RIGHT WRONG!!!!

[@Christian-cq5ne]

My leo never lets me pick him up, i approach him slowly where he can see my hand and try to scoop him up gently but he has a lot of spark to him and bites anything in his enclosure but thats what i love about him!

[@GriffGriffin]

Sorry I got mad, I'm just sick of all these racists calling me a god damn gocke all the time.

[@BiggieBruh]

But you should at least let them know your there and probly feel down there back to there tail and then do what he just said but depends on the gecko but I'm probly rong

[@mails5054]

My newest little girl is wild often running over my other geckos and around the tank when i take her out she jumps off everything!

[@zoeyrichards7720]

even if your not doing it hard it's just not a great idea, you never really know how the gecko will take it. you can see at 4:57 that the gecko doesn't really like it. just to be on the safe side try to not grab the tail in any way. you can defiantly pet the tail tho

[@3tripz830]

Right I've just recently got a gecko 🦎 but she won't let me handle her she keeps going crazy

[@Lewisiaisoutofcontext]

Leopardgeckos are night time active animals. In the wild they sleep all day and hunt at night. And I guess it takes some time for him to get used to his new home. He doesn't know if there are predators or something dangerous around his new place. I'm sure he will get used to it. Try to handle him and make him comfortable with having you around. Put your hand down to him when he's awake. Be gentle and let him come to your hand. That way he learns that you aren't dangerous.

[@emiliemuise1288]

Don't pick or touch the leopard geckos tail and that is an improper setup for a leopard gecko ..... do your research

[@bratayleymustache2815]

Opps I mean I'm only 10 years old (sorry 4 all the comments there getting anoying)

[@Purplerrain77]

I would separate them if they are already not. Some geckos do seem to grow slower. I have one that eats tons but doesnt seem to be growing at a normal rate. But you don't want them to be competing if one is much bigger than the other it will get the most food.

[@anson0000]

The dislikes say 101, the up next page on youtube is pets 101 - gecko.. wth

[@Snotnarok]

I've had my Leopard Gecko for about 4 days and it has no problem walking allover my shoulders, arms and back. Have to say this video does help with the getting it into your hand part, always makes me nervous to pick it up (dont know the gender yet)

[@keevanmanners255]

thanks for the tips im new with my geycko and he is a bit jumpy btw what does obulating mean?

[@Purplerrain77]

No If one is alot bigger than the other I would separate them till they are the same size. If you cant do that then yea separate when you feed that way the smaller one gets to have their fare share.

[@NerdyReptiles]

Hey Jenna Smith... What kind og leopard gecko do you have? I have an Enigma leopard gecko and he has a real hard time catching crikets.. Check out my vids of my leopard gecko nd maybe they are the same..

[@JustSaiiyan]

Dude, that's like someone picking you up by your hair... -smh-

[@MrKillerVamp]

My gecko is two years old and will try to avoid getting on my hand at all times.. And I have to lead him onto my hand that he is so skittish

[@paperghost5111]

No it's not bad it's just your geckos personality. Right?

[@abbiegordon9673]

going back to what you said about albinos being calmer i have a temper albino who absolutely hates being touched what so ever my calmest leo is an enigma mix female and my enigma male is also very calm and will happily sit on you without panicking. Also how would you handle a flighty pregnant female as i need to check on her tummy to see how far along she is and her previous owner used to just grab her so i think she has been scarred from that.

[@ShadowBear12345]

I have a leopard gecko that jumped out of my hand about 4 feet and im not sure but it did have leg problems... Could have been lack of calcium from the previous owner (petsmart) or from the large fall. However, mine was a baby gecko that was frightened and jumped right off me so I can't really say. Point is just keep an eye on his legs and joints to make sure they aren't injured.

[@MrTakawer]

Hi,I bought both asking for 2 6month olds so they were old enough to tell the gender but at the same time I could watch them grow and what not. One was a little bigger and had a healthy sized tail when I 1st got them but not too much, the other was small with a skinny tail. The bigger one has grown like a weed, but the other one is growing very slowly (if she has grown at all) and her tail has stayed the same size. They both eat (mealworms and crickets) daily. Do you knowhowthiscouldbeexplained?

[@jennasmith2098]

My little guy tends to be really anti social. He is a baby, Im not sure about how old but maybe around 6 months, He just kinda sleeps all day and night and also has a hard time catching his crickets on his own, we sometimes help him because he will go after the cricket and miss and then seem to forget that they are there. Do you have any advice?

[@anthonybrady3977]

I got mine about 2 or 3 months ago and all he does is stay in his cool hide all day and never comes out. He comes out at night to eat and that's pretty much it. Whenever I walk into the room he just sprints into his hide. He only comes out once which is at night to eat, that's it. How do I make him more social and make him come out his hide more?? And btw he is a juevinille

[@harveybirkby5260]

I have a 3 1/2 month old leopard gecko. He/she is 27 grams. I feed him/her 6-7 crickets a day. But whenever I am around he gets really jumpy and with sway his tail. What should I do? The first couple of weeks I had him he was very very calm and tame. Why is he so defensive? PLEASE REPLY!

[@snoggful]

oh please...how can picking up a gecko by it's tail be easier on it than around it's body sorry but you are over stating your point there, ok so you pick up a gecko by it's tail and it doesn't drop of for you but the general advice is not to so why try and be a hero and a smart ass about it.

[@Zinkyeal]

but, I do plane on breeding leopard geckos, I will love some good advice, the leopard gecko guide book dose not give you much good advice for breeding, and so far your methods are the best I've seen on the multible breeders I looked at. I'll be subscribing to you for future advice

[@MsDeathbatOfficial]

You can get a rarely handled, overfed, unhealthy leopard gecko at Petsmart, yes. Animals at petsmart are results of excessive breeding, it's sick.

[@Blazeyful]

I think in more populated area's they do mistreat their animals, but I've noticed that the smaller stores have healthy, well cared for animals. I've seen almost all the animals in the one near me and the only really unhealthy animal I saw was a shelter dog.

[@wolverine1865]

yeah everything ive been told says if you grab them by their tail they will drop it. i dont care how good someone is with a leopard gecko, id never pick one up or advise anyone to pick one up by its tail

[@niler456]

nice video, i have geckos along time and i always had trouble trying to see if they were ovulating without hurting them your technique looks like a good one to use, nice video wasn't that long either ha

[@bastien14789]

5:53 can we really grab a gecko like that?! Maybe I don't understand the video very well (I'm not English, sorry)

[@JonathonMacIntosh]

He say's you can, but I NEVER would!

[@MsDeathbatOfficial]

Most of the time.. The PetSmart stores around me cram them in tiny terrariums, have rusty metal crap in there, and are filthy.

[@52y4]

I have a question if a male super hypo tangerine and a normal female breed what morph will the eggs be? And also the viewers can answer so if anybody can help me that would be awesome!

[@XxTopxProdigyxX]

My male tremper albino he is very skidish and he is very scared because when I bout him from a reptile store I brought him and he is very scared a skidish what should I do

[@Smittyt2009]

I was wondering if you could do a video on how to set up the food container for the cricket house thing

[@Chamelionarecool]

I have a high yellow a shtc and a super snow albino and the albino is by far the hardest to hold.

[@Audrey-ug7jg]

"grabbing them like this" thats not how people hold them anyway.

[@madtiger231]

I'm having problems with one of leopard geckos... she is not eating a lot and is kind of skinny so what might be the problem with here??

[@niquel570]

i got myy leopard gecko yestaday its a juvenile i cant tell if a boy or a girl please help and wen a gecko gets older will they bite hard

[@Aquariumreptoguy]

If a leopard gecko bites you out of pure aggression then it can draw blood but if its biting you to warn you then its usually just a pinch

[@anthonybrady3977]

I just got my gecko 2 days ago and I was wondering if it would be ok for me to handle him. He is a juvenile and I bought him at petsmart

[@davidwebb2553]

I am getting a gecko soon so can you do more handling videos please thank you bye

[@NerdyReptiles]

This leopard gecko has amazing colors... I hope i find a colorful female like this to breed my male with :)

[@reallycoolvideos32]

Could anyone tell me what morph my leos are they are both rescues and the owners didn't tell me the morphs and I cannot tell

[@puppers208]

I've never seen a leopard gecko thats all yellow like that..thats pretty cool :D Mine are just the usual spotted ones...

[@bratayleymustache2815]

I got a baby leopard gecko this morning at a reptile expo and its so cute

[@blahblahblahblahblahblah3242]

This really helped my with handling my leopard geckos

[@DuBzLaMx]

do u have some crested geckos to ? can u make a video over them then greetz love your vids!

[@marissabroussard]

i swear my gecko is suicidal. whenever i pick him up he's like "herderr" and sprints off my hand full speed.

[@izabellasmith3420]

that gecko is so beautiful and bright your lucky!

[@ZhakolXO]

What do their bites feel like? Is it like..a little pinch or is it enough to like. Make you jump or bleed

[@jeffarmbrester6026]

my female tremper albino het RAPTOR is 55 grams and is supper skid-dish. how can I get her to tame out?

[@brandonsjsj]

@Sasobek11 I have something very weird I got a jet black leopard gecko from raptor crosser with a normal?

[@weedallday25]

Hey man just want to ask you if you are saleing any of your gockes ?if you are please pm me . Thank you

[@aaronvaughan7124]

League laugher it probably a male and he territorial just start hand feeding him and he will get tame

[@ClickCrisis]

You should wash your hands after holding your gecko, as you may have a chance to get salmonella.

[@DanyaAnderson]

Interesting tip about checking for ovulation. I have two girls and a boy and wondered about that.

[@ReptiWild]

Very helpful thank you. I just picked up a baby leopard gecko a few days and they are so much fun.

[@leopardgeckos1019]

I'm suprised your gecko still has a tail!!!!!!

[@zachsmcl]

My gecko will back up really easy Is that bad?

[@OMFGITSTYL3R]

Mine "bite" to let me know they're hungry. Otherwise they're pretty passive. Good video :3

[@carolynlamonte3865]

try and leave your hand in his terranium.. give him 3-4 days to get used to his/her terranium

[@hitormissgabriella7345]

I know this guy's a breeder, but take it for my advice, Do NOT ever grab a leopard geckos tail. I've had over 7 different leopard geckos in my lifetime, and 2 of them lost their tails due to people dangling my leopard geckos by their tail.

[@hitormissgabriella7345]

3 of the leopard geckos were Albinos. 2 were patternless. And the other 2 were normal.

[@Heyim18bro]

If i were a leopard gecko i would stay up real late and eat cereal in the morning watching cartoons

[@chaseanderson781]

question, why does my Gecko lick me constantly

[@bridgetbaird960]

I have a boy and a girl gecko... Boy adult, girl baby... Do you have a video on mating?

[@avaharris1044]

when you hold them upside down they can't breath as well

[@jacksallstarvlogs1530]

I rily like your videos and I will be looking forwerd to see more

[@bratayleymustache2815]

And it's mine and im ny 10 years old yay I have a pet to myself

[@SorrowLane]

Is it okay to buy another female gecko to share a tank with the female I already have?