Handling

[Dudley101]

Hi I recently got a leopard gecko and was wondering if there is such a thing of over handling, plus do they need peace n quiet or are they not bothered of day noises. Thanks

 

[acpart]

Some leopard geckos hate to be handled and always will. Some don't mind it and even appear to like it and some tolerate it well enough. If you have a young juvenile, it's conditioned to hide and may not want to be handled much. If you find that after a certain amount of handling, the gecko seems to be stressed and is struggling more than it was before, that's a sign that it's too much for them. As time goes by, you and your gecko will hopefully reach a happy medium about it. I keep my geckos in the living room and dining room and don't change my activities so as not to disturb them. My oldest gecko is 18 1/2 and seems fine with all this, as do the others.

Aliza

 

[Josh]

If they tolerate it, I like to hold them. Not all the time but occasionally! A peaceful and quiet home is a good foundation for basic care.