Biting...

[labrythsmama]

So, my little Labryth is slowly growing up & presenting more & more personality with each passing day. I am a little worried though... she's still young, maybe only a couple months old, & I've only had her since mid march but, if I try to pick her up she bites... is this normal? Will she grow out of it once she's bigger & around me more? I just don't want to stress her out with trying to interact with her too much...
Also, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about how old she could be & possibly her morph..? Shes only about 6 inches long & still alittle scrawny.

 

[acpart]

Based on what I can see, she looks like a high yellow, but it will be easier with a photo taken from above. Some are biters but they often calm down.

Aliza

 

[labrythsmama]

this is the best above picture I have.

 

[Josh2]

She'll probably calm down as she gets used to you and grows up a bit Cute gecko! Not sure on the exact morph.

 

[LeopardGeckoMom]

It'll probably be easier to tell as she gets older since patterns and spots tend to disappear, change, or appear as they get older.

 

[scm133]

Get her use to being handled.
I would suggest wearing gloves, and handle her daily. Gently scoop her up with both hands without hestiating. Keep her close to the floor of the cage in case she decides to jump. Then walk her from hand to hand. Do this every day, and soon she will be fine without gloves.

 

[Josh2]

Good advice above on handling. Patience and some persistence and she'll get used to you with time!

 

[labrythsmama]

Thank you! I will have to try that.

Here are some more recent pictures of her!



She's become more of a yellow color & her spots have broken up significantly from when I first got her.

 

[scm133]

First picture....cute face!