Gecko runs away from me!

[BVassy24]

So I just got a baby super snow about a week ago 45 days old! Haven't tried to handle him/her yet because haven't and him/her for very long. My question is whenever I walk into my room and look into his enclosure he runs away and hides? Any suggestions on how to get him/her used to me and also should I wait longer to try and handle him/her?!?

 

[indyana]

Wait longer and have patience. Babies are especially flighty, as it is their survival response. You can get a gecko used to you by moving slowly, speaking softly, and continuing to provide positive things, like food. When the baby gets calmer, you can start putting your hands in the cage more and eventually move on to handling, but it's a long process.

When you have to clean the cage, move the gecko to another secure enclosure without a lot of extra handling (you can even herd him into a small container if you don't want to grab him).

 

[warhawk]

Like Indyana said it does take time, but they all do come around. I have found if they know your the one feeding them and they see the food in your hands most will start to think of you as the food source. This will help but it will also cause them to bit your fingers from time to time. When the babies bit it doesn't hurt so surprise you, adults do pinch a little but only ever had one break the skin and I think that was because I pulled my hand back.

 

[BVassy24]

Awesome! Thanks for the replies!