Leopard Gecko Scared Of You? | How To Approach & Handle Your Pet

In today's video I am going to be teaching a beginner how to approach and pick up my leopard geckos, as well as talking about what to do if you accidentally spook your gecko, if your gecko is scared of your hand and what to do if your gecko keeps trying to bite you. I hope this video helps!
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[@TootsiePooh]

When I got my first adolescent leopard gecko, unfortunately he'd dropped his tail in the container he came in. So I put him in a box where he couldn't climb out/hide anywhere and got (safe) ointment to put on his tush. When I came in with the ointment, he stretched tall on all fours and SCREAMED at me! It scared me so much LOL. The second time I put ointment on him, he bit and hung onto my thumb and since it wasn't painful I just let him do it. When he was all healed up, he got the cutest tear-drop shaped tail and we just got along so well. He would even squeak softly while standing on my shoulder. Every now and then I listen to the video I recorded of his squeaks. I miss him so much. 🥲

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww poor baby, sounds like she had a bit of a traumatic beginning. Minnie used to get stuck shed in her eye as a baby which was very stressful to work with.

[@oliviermitrevski3818]

Did it die?

[@TootsiePooh]

@@oliviermitrevski3818 ​He had a full recovery in his adolescence but he has since passed away at 11 years old :'( RIP

[@patrickbang3037]

@@TootsiePooh aww im so sorry to hear that, i just got two, one of them are very curious of me already but walks away whenever i try and scoop it up gently, the other one wont even let me touch it for more than 2seconds. but he isnt "hissing" screaming or lifting his tail, he just walks away, but he went from almost jerking away in "shock" even if i approach them in a way they shouldnt get scared or atleast spooked by suddently being touched, they are about 11-13months old, not at all 100% sure tho. i can already see progress in both of them and i freaking loooove the "journey" and just sitting in my couch watching them roam or lay with that classic half closed half asleep adorable cutie face. and both their morphs are patterns are just soooo beautiful

[@emilyb5765]

My boy Pineapple comes to me wanting to be held, sits in my hand for like 5 seconds and darts lol. He's like I have made a severe and continuous lapse in my judgement I no longer want to be handled. Then the one brain cell kicks in and he keeps doing it XD

[@martao.3637]

One of my geckos, a female I adopted 4 years ago, is still very shy and fearfull. She is 10+, misses one foot and probably has really bad memories. I accept this and don't force any contact.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww poor baby, sounds like shes been through a lot. Its great that you're very understanding :)

[@brandonzumbie]

I started making the clicking sound and immediately my gecko started calming down, thank you so much

[@cockabondys]

After watching tons of other viedos about handling, I've came out with an interesting long-term strategy, which kind of worked out for my two ladies (one albino, which is super calm, and a raptor which is more lika a little dinosaur). The idea is to get them used to you and get familiar with your face and hands overtime, without forcing any 'hand activities' too much. Since every 'bad' experience they get from facing your hand is kind of kept in their little brain, and it just makes it a bit more difficult every time. Instead, I've tried to use their curiosity and just place my hand right before they walk somewhere, or start climbing things. At first - they kind of got spooked and didn't understand what happened, but, over time, they just started to like it and as a result of such behaviour my two girls now usually just walk onto my arm whenever they feel like 'walking' or exploring things. Albino (I call her Cheese) used to just lay on me for hours, while I watch videos or play on my mobile phone. And Raptor (called her The Burger) likes to just get on top of the shoulder and gaze into the 'abyss' of my living room. It took them ~3 month to get used to hand, and now they are just getting curious whenever 'BIG HAND' appears in their habitat, which also makes it easy to see when they want to get out and have some fun climbing things.

[@nightinggale6470]

Are they housed together?

[@saeko81]

Super helpful on learning how to read their body language!! Thank you for sharing!

[@evyzapata5708]

Thank YOU for your wonderful videos ! I love them ! You're Awesome !

[@gerbisiwfo2809]

i love ur content! and you respect ur animals, take care of them and least but not last you love them! :D keep doing ur great work! and you have inspired many people to take proper care of animals, respect them and help them!

[@emmah8234]

love the video! I remember for a while mine used to run off and hide every time id open the door to the tank, or even just move in front of it, now he couldn't care less and seems to like being handled - it definitely gets better over time!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww awesome! :)

[@marshacampbell341]

How long did it take for him to get used to you better. Mine is about two months and doesn’t like to be touched or picked up. It did good at first now it doesn’t want nothing to do with me

[@emmah8234]

@@marshacampbell341 honestly it was a long process so don't lose hope! Like he kinda tolerated me handling him within the first 3-4 months, but would still run off when I opened the door, but it took at least 6 months before he stopped running away all the time (though he still has his moments) x

[@marshacampbell341]

@@emmah8234 yea it seems like they take way longer. It will let me rub it sometimes without running off but as far as picking up it try’s to run away. So I only pick up to weigh it as of right now

[@Andysavyd69]

I pick up mine occasionally but for the most part we just hangout and I’ll give her rubs or head pats if she wants. Good thing to remember is that not all geckos love handling and that’s totally ok. It doesn’t make you a bad owner. ❤

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww sweet. Yeah like nowadays Gizmo isn't always coming up to get picked up, she likes to chill on her cork, meanwhile Diego and Maui just want to come out and walk about :)

[@sherfinley8855]

Thanks for the reply. It's very helpful.

[@orangedinoz]

This is so helpful I got my gecko at about Christmas time he is still about the size of little Maui you should in this video. He is pretty fast and spooky but I am some what getting somewhere with the clicking sound. He is use to my hand in the tank but still sometimes avoids it. This is so helpful and I can finally try to bond with him.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww how old is he? Maui grew quite rapidly. Make sure you're providing enough food and the correct supplements :)

[@orangedinoz]

He was born in 2022 and like Maui is growing up fast

[@kite8926]

Thanks , this video is definitely worth listening too on your experience with handling them. I'd like to keep a Gecko myself

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thanks :D

[@sherfinley8855]

This was very helpful. Thanks.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

No problem :D

[@AngryChristian1]

I have the opposite problem, mine is very outgoing but has an astonishingly aggressive feeding response. She is afraid of nothing but can't tell the difference between feeding tongs and fingers.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

oh dear haha, sounds a bit like Minnie sometimes. Anything that moves shes like 'was that food?!' lol

[@IM_AwesomeYT]

i'm getting a leopard gecko very very soon and your helping me know what to do

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Awesome! :D Glad to help :)

[@Plantfairy126]

I'm getting one in one day ahhh

[@davidbeckett1565]

Great video, thanks. I wish my leopard gecko was as tame and visible as yours, but I love her anyway and cherish the moments when we interact

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thanks :) it can certainly happen over time :)

[@kat._.2185]

My male that I’ve had for over a year now knows me and my family very well, but he stills hates everyone. He scratches at his door to come out but will bite and hiss at your for offering your hand. This man just hates everyone lmao. I’ve had him since he was a hatchling, immediately went in a bio active 40 gallon enclosure, spoiled beyond belief and just gets mad at everyone and everything. My female was my first reptile ever, she literally sat in a small enclosure for mantids for a few days, then got a 20 gallon with two hides, and reptile carpet. I had no idea what i was doing but it was a surprise birthday gift. This girl absolutely LOVES everyone, loves being held, loves when you pet the top of her head and kinda cover her with your hand sometimes, she will even just sit in your hood. My male has never had anything bad happen to him but he just hates the world lol. I’m hoping this can help deal with him cuz even hand feeding, sitting next to the tank, and working in there with him, he just wont adjust to me. I always back off if its getting too stressful but nothing works for him :’)

[@marciacoco9549]

Great video ❣️❣️

[@user-qy8wo5wn6b]

omg i have a new baby one geko and thank u

[@sabriguzman]

yes! i agree with your bf. although applying the scoop technique on Cresties is a bit tricky, it works! but ultimately, that second hand is key 🙃😅

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thanks :D

[@saborblaze762]

❤❤❤❤love Your Videos ❤❤❤❤ as informative as it is great❤❤❤

[@ktrillizzzle1286]

What does it mean if your gecko smiles and squints at you? My boyfriend just got a leopard gecko and I’m not to familiar with reptiles. She is so cute and I respect her I just want to show her trust and love. Every time I talk to her I feel like she smiles and then she will start squinting at me

[@Aaron_786]

i got a leopard gecko recently and she is finally starting to get use to handling although from today on she will only be eating every other day so she isnt to happy with that

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aw haha, yeah Maui wasn't best pleased when I changed his feeding pattern.

[@ch3m1c4l_c0ff1n]

About to try and hold my lil guy for the first time :,) I'll update after!!

[@Conflict123-p1v]

Wow! Me too!

[@saborblaze762]

My gecko is almost a Year old now And She is The Sweetest Little Gecko Ever. She is vary responsive when I am in my bed room and start talking to her ❤❤❤❤ Love him or her as I do not know if prin is a boy or a girl ❤❤❤❤

[@maddy0329]

I just got a Leo two weeks ago and I have been watching your videos for so long so I can be a good mother to this little girl. I thought it was time to pick her up so I did, but she was so squirmy and kept running away. I’m sure this is normal, but I can’t help but think she’ll be scared of me forever. Any tips for when I should handle her again? (FYI she is 10 months old and I got her from a trusted breeder at an expo)

[@mateopinon3358]

Hey. Would you mind doing a video on common health hazards? I kinda am getting confused on how to tell if my leo is dehydrated. Tyia.

[@Andysavyd69]

Definitely make sure they have fresh water every day or 2.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

As long as they have access to fresh clean water, then they'll probably drinking it, it's just they're quite secretive about it. I could do a video though :) I've done a few on parasites too.

[@mateopinon3358]

​@@leopardgeckotalk Thanks for the response! They do have water dishes so hopefully they'll be fine. Thank you!!

[@TechBeast-gm6hi]

Hi

[@wawa-gtag]

My gecko bites my fingers thinking there mealworms

[@funnyjurassicdinos]

I have a leopard gecko she is mostly calm but stays in her cave but she does come out if shes hungie or shes just chilling and looking for warmth I hold her and gently on my hand I scared, my gecko meny times but it was not on perpous i some times drop the lid but i catch it before it hits the enclousire

[@auhh.]

Hi i adopted a recuse Gelo called Cleo, she’s 6 years old a little baby she’s a bit scared an she hasn’t really eat the mealworms I gave her, an I’m a bit nervous of her not eating, she is a chunky geko so I’m not the worried but still I want her to eat. I got her like 2-3 days ago I think she’s just tryna get use to where she is an she will eat or idk. This is the second geko I have so it’s kinda hard to tell how she is because she’s different.

[@MrsVrba]

My second gecko, Dreamfinder, was 2.5 when I got him from a good breeder. It’s taken five months for him to accept tong feeding, and that only when he’s in a hide. He will not accept touching. He will not come out of hiding. I cannot handle him unless I remove all his tank furnishings, which I know is stressful for him - but I needed to do a health check. It’s quite discouraging.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww, to be honest if you have to move a hide to pick him up, I'd go for it. You kind of have to at the beginning. It sounds as though he probably spent the first 2.5 years of his life not being handled very much, so it might take a little longer.

[@marshacampbell341]

I’ve had mine for almost two months and every time I go in to try to touch it and runs and hides and doesn’t want nothing to do with me. How can I fix this problem?

[@meisfletch9306]

I’ve had my gecko for about 3 months now and I’ve been hand feeding him almost ever since I got him. He still hides all of the time, and when I try to hold him he just runs or bites me. Idk what do to.

[@nikkijensen9927]

I just got my juvinile Leopard gecko two weeks ago and i put my hand infront of her and she has been walking on it straight away.

[@adapton]

Do they like being held or pet because im thinking of getting one but i want something to hold and pet ( i already have a bearded dragon)

[@lizdalizlizard1889]

This video is very helpful thank you! My leo hasn't been exploring her tank at all hasn't been climbing around and only staying in one hide and I don't know what to do I've had her for over a year but moved her into a bigger tank a few months ago any advice on what I should do? Btw her tank is a 60 gallon.

[@nightinggale6470]

Make sure there’s plenty of clutter and plant coverage, and not too much open space. It’s normal for them to be inactive during the winter months, she’ll likely become more active as it warms up. What’s her heating/lighting setup?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

What kind of heater are you using? I did a video not too long ago about enrichment that may help get your gecko out and about.

[@Spidovski]

My gecko got spooked (dont know why) and ran off like you said gizzmo did. I left him alone it’s now 2days latter and he still runs from me waves his tail at me and glass surfs. What should i do?

[@stefh3ni]

love the video❤ I just got a Gecko today, and he hasn’t really moved out of his little hideout spot. I’ve only handled him once to check if the heating pad was working properly. is this normal? (it’s my first day with him)

[@nightinggale6470]

Yes, completely normal. However, heat mats are not a good primary heat source, overhead heating is much better for them. A halogen flood bulb is the most natural and beneficial primary heat source. He has more than one hide, right? Is the heat mat connected to a thermostat?

[@stefh3ni]

@@nightinggale6470 yes, he currently has 3 hides and yes there is a thermostat and Im constantly checking the temperature, he got out today and wandered around his enclosure so I’m a little relieved. thank you for your reply

[@Dragonemperess]

I used to put my hand in the tank for Sahyu to get used to so she could get used to me. About 5 minutes or so a day. I also read her some stories aloud sometimes so she would get used to my voice. Edit: When my health is good enough these days, I offer her my hand. If she's in the mood, she'll get on my hand and I am suddenly a tree. Yup, just sink those nails on in you little scamp. I make sure to wash after I put her away, with those little thumbtacks of hers. XD

[@thatcoastergirltee]

I love the name

[@Dragonemperess]

@@thatcoastergirltee It's short for Sahyuvonnos. I made it from a Skyrim dragon name glossary. Took months to make it. Phantom, Golden, and Strike.

[@thatcoastergirltee]

@@Dragonemperess very cool

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww there's nothing better than being accept by a gecko, when they just walk on your hand :)

[@excalibur_k]

Early today my Leopard gecko climbed on my hand after I had put it in the tank then she climbed halfway up my am. After not being able to find a way down she started to wag her tail at me 😭 I set her down and went to the other side of the room. Then I slowly walked up to the tank once she stopped. Then she decided to climb a rock and stare at me.

[@thaihoang9414]

we just got an albino leopard gecko. :)

[@BeeSmooveee]

Is there a chance she'd bite? I just rescued one and im scared and dont want to scare her

[@Herocurtis]

I built a little bond with my new leopard gecko and would hand feed her. After 2 weeks of this I tried to slowly pick her up, but it scared her a lot. now she refuses to eat from my hand again :(.

[@studio180dance4]

Hey! I watch you’re videos All the time to help picking up my Leo. I have 2 questions. 1, does it hurt Leo’s when you pick them up? And 2, how do I travel with my Leo?

[@boicooI]

1. It hurts them if you pick them up wrong. 2. Leopard Geckos should not travel due to the constant temperatures

[@lauralauri1412]

My leopard gecko hasn’t been leting me hold it for the past four months, it always wags its tail and I don’t know wat to do.

[@yapper3299]

Hey so my leopard gecko, Norman, was moved from a home once he turned 5 and was given to me, 11 year old alisah, and he's been using reptile carpet and recently I wanted to switch him to a new substrate so seeing everyone using digging stuff I bought creature soil and he keeps glass hogging now that I have given it to him so I took it our and put a terrarium filter fabric over it and my sister keeps telling me to take it off but idk what to do. It's also kinda messy. But if someone can tell me what to do it would be a great help

[@nightinggale6470]

I definitely recommend putting the soil back in. It’s normal for big changes in their environment to stress them out at first, you just need to give him plenty of time to adjust to the change. Half textured tile half soil is a good option as well :)

[@yapper3299]

@Nighting Gale thank you so much. Your really helpful, I have another tank with no reptile so I put the soil in there with all his old decorations bc I got him new ones and while I'm doing homework or getting ready or doing my hair I sit next to him while he's in the tank with creature soil so he can get used to it so I don't have to take it out or put it back in because last time it was very stressful for both me and him. The only problem I have is that he keeps getting soil in his water and all over his wet hide making me have to clean it every single day. Thank you again he already stopped glass hogging he's just been walking around.

[@goofylilguy916]

So, is it alright to pick up a juvenile Leo when she is shedding, it’s time to do a clean out but she’s shedding, im worried she might get scared and try to bite, or run off my hand, what do I do?

[@pogulanka]

Have you got the answer? The same situation now 😭

[@ryangalvatron4451]

What about when they suddenly decide to make a run for it outside the tank? Whats the best way to handle that? If you go to grab them they will get spooked and be impossible to pick up.

[@kemibrown5552]

they usually go into a corner let them calm down, watch from a distance. approach slowly and calmly. my leo is 1 year and still gets scared sometimes you just got to remember to be slow

[@fi_nikki]

also that tip about having a specific sound to let them know its you can be helpful here

[@phelan_pt]

What Kemi and fiction said: get them used to your sound, wait for them to calm down, then get them slowly. Also, a preparation step before you get them out or let them get a chance to exit the tank: make sure the space is gecko safe. No other pets in the room, no humans that might make sudden movements or noises, cover any holes or crevices the gecko might run into, etc. Some people make "playpens" for their geckos out of big boxes, or fence off problem areas so the gecko can't easily get out of sight. Basically, make sure that you control as much of the environment and area as possible, to reduce the chances they get spooked, and to reduce the chances that, if they get spooked, they'll run into danger. If that's covered, it makes it much easier to apply the things Kemi and fiction said. :)

[@ryangalvatron4451]

@@phelan_pt Thanks. He seems to be ok with me picking him up now. But like my gargoyle gecko, they tend to suddenly run...or get spooked. I noticed my leo will get spooked by sudden movements. Thanks for the tip and for also letting me know its pretty common.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah you just kind of have to pick them up. I would recommend scoop up, but hand in front blocking them from running in front, and then quickly but carefully putting them back in their tank.

[@anne-lenebakken5827]

How much does he weigh and how long is he from tip of nose to tip of tail? Your biggest male, (Diego?)? I have researched. Got 4 different answers. Maybe you can help me a little with this? Like your channel here. I would like to contribute. It's just that I follow several people here and I can't give everyone money. My male Leo weighs 90 grams and is 30 cm long. He is 2 and a half years old. Is this abnormally large? He's not overweight ;) I want to support you in any way I can

[@leopardgeckotalk]

30cm is quite long, maybe he's a super giant? However, a super giant usually weighs a lot more. Diego is 95-105 grams, I'm not 100% sure how long he is.

[@anne-lenebakken5827]

@@leopardgeckotalk And Diego is normal type? Then them are maby just big boys:) ❤ Thanks! 😀

[@anne-lenebakken5827]

U and Jessica Animal freind I wil suport. ♡ 💚 💜

[@fives7677]

Hey can someone help me out, so I’ve had my gecko for a few years now and lately he’s been having a hard time eating, like he’s wants to eat but misses the food over and over again until he finally gets it but it takes a while just for him to eat one worm, if anyone has any tips it would be great, thanks

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Have you tried helping him catch it. I have a short on how to do it. Click on the 'shorts' tab on my channel. Its not very old.

[@rami2679]

My gecko doesn't come out exept for feeding. He is around 3 inches.

[@dillonbeck-gd9fp]

My leopard gecko has an eye problem I don’t know if it’s an eye infection or stuck on shed

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Maybe just get it double checked at a vets :)

[@Mike_4637]

My leopard gecko lets me pick him up but every time he gets on my hand he tries to run up my arm real quick to escape the cage any tips?

[@_fuckluke_]

Same

[@TowerArcanaCrow]

Ive had to pick mine up several times, and he constantly tries to run, i do what i can but the poor dude is pretty scared of me usually.

[@guppmup]

honestly it really takes time. leaving your hand in there and letting them investigate can really help them, and consistency is key with them

[@Skylamander522]

What if your gecko is crazy and crocodile rolls if you pick them up? And if she climbs up my my hand on her own accord she will then begin a mad dash that includes jumping like a crestie. She’s been like this her whole life since she was a baby and she’s 6 now, it’s true I never properly tamed her but part of that is just because I worry so much for her safety every time I handle her

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Ah that's scary. I wonder if shes runs because when you start to lift her it kind of catches her off guard? I really feel that when taming you've got to put the effort in at the beginning by doing a little bit every day. When people handle them once a week at the beginning its kind of like 'stop-start'ing the tame progress.

[@Skylamander522]

@@leopardgeckotalk That’s probably a big part of it. I got her when I was 9 and never properly got her used to handling and when I did bring her out I would have friends over and she would often escape in the room and I would have to retrieve her. I’ve always felt guilty for doing that to her and now that I’m older I don’t do that, but I have a feeling I may be putting too much blame on myself for it 😅 BUT you have inspired me to really go out and try to tame her! Once I switch out her hide so it’s easier for me to bring her out of the tank, I’m planning one trying to handle her at least every other day hopefully every but we’ll see how it goes

[@nikkijensen9927]

Hi i am really hoping u see this in time im wondering if i sould get this three year old gecko with a cage and accessories for 100 dollars or get a juvinile from a reptile pet store that takes really good care of thee reptiles for 250 dollars with cage and a tiny bit of accessories

[@nightinggale6470]

If the three year old gecko is being rehomed, I definitely recommend getting them (assuming that they’re healthy). Just keep in mind that their setup is likely inappropriate, so you will likely have to replace some of the supplies/accessories he comes with.

[@nikkijensen9927]

Thank u for suggesting but i already got the baby but the older one was a bit neglected and looked healthy but the guy wouldn't answer any of our questions and he didnt seem available most of the time.but the juv seems to be settling in quite nicely. I handled her before i got her and she was acting normal for a juvenile and they were handled every day. They cared for the geckos very very much and they were sad to see them go and we knew she was healthy cause we personally know all the staff and owner and they take amazing care of their animals .

[@cvyen12346]

Someone help please so my gecko is pretty old but his tail has shrunk so much that it is supppppperrr skinny and he is not eating at all, is he dying??

[@nightinggale6470]

Unfortunately significant weight loss is never a good sign. He needs to be taken to an exotic vet ASAP. How old is he?

[@cvyen12346]

@@nightinggale6470 like 14

[@cvyen12346]

@@nightinggale6470 my dad will not spend the money to take him to the vet

[@thegrudersgruders]

And runs away From you when you release it

[@limbdabox]

My gecko doesn’t come out because he is scared what do I do?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

You may have to just lift the hide and pick him up :)

[@valkovic_peter]

I got two leos females,one is always calmed and normal:) but another one is still scared, she keeps runing away, she is always hiding, i tried to move slowly to handle her, but everytime she spots me, she hide in her favorite coconut 🙁

[@nightinggale6470]

Are they housed together?

[@valkovic_peter]

@@nightinggale6470 yes Let me tell you the whole problem: i love leopard geckos, but im kid and my parents never alowed animal in house. But after months, they alowed:) but geckos in our country were expensive, so we buy two females from guy, who doesn't cared of the... geckos were females, 2 years old but TWO geckos in 10 gallon tank, and the guy used Light 100W , and the when i get them, they were buried, now im trying to get them back, they now have more than 60grams and they now OK. But i had problem with feeding, because they eat just mealworms, now they can eat everything, but one of them is still in her hide, keeps runnig everytime she spots just slow Move. I now i should gave them min.100 gallon tank, but parents think its ok🙄.this is my whole problem.@nignting gale thanks u keep responding. (Sorry for my bad english)

[@nightinggale6470]

@@valkovic_peter please tell your parents that they need separate enclosures. If they’re not separated, there’s a very high chance that they’ll fight and seriously injure or kill each other.

[@valkovic_peter]

@@nightinggale6470 really two females could fight ? Because my geckos still keeps to be together, they sleep in one hide, i don't think they will fight (sorry if this is stupid) but I asked other People who have geckos too and they said that having two females in one tank is not problem.

[@nightinggale6470]

@@valkovic_peter I have seen many, many cases of females seeming ok together for years, then snapping and seriously injuring or killing each other. Sleeping in the same hide may be a sign of dominance.

[@joe241able]

my female does bite and holds on

[@leopardgeckotalk]

I think if she continuously does it, then shes learnt that thats how she gets rid of you, so she'll do it more, and never understand that you're not a threat. So it might be worth handling her despite the bite.

[@waitkayy]

It’s not scared of me, Morley I’m scared of spooking my gecko, and they’ll drop their tail so I wait for my gecko to come to me rather than trying to pick them up directly

[@thatcoastergirltee]

My buddy hides when I try to handle him. He won't even take a head pat

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Ah that's a shame, you may just have to take him out of his hide to handle him to begin with.

[@thatcoastergirltee]

@@leopardgeckotalk thanks! It won't spook him will it. I'm afraid to bother him. I don't want him to drop his tail or something

[@sabriguzman]

leopard geckos have my heart. why o why must they be insectivores 😩

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha you get used to it lol

[@user-qy8wo5wn6b]

its 7 mouth the geko whats ur gekos name

[@thegrudersgruders]

What do you do if you're a leopard gecko Bit you?

[@windedpigeon]

It's not that big a deal, all leopard geckos will be scared of their owners at some point. Me personally, i've had my gecko for months and he still isn't used to me. They're all different and it takes time. But they will always open up eventually

[@jasoncabral8732]

Maybe leopard geckos just like British accents?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

you never know 😂

[@Babywrists_]

So I accidentally scared my gecko to death by dropping his heat lamp into his enclosure when I was trying to adjust its height. He’s started running, hissing, hiding, refusing to heat on his rock… how do I fix it lol he’s new to me also