Reptile leashes/harnesses

[artes]

Bring me a shrubbery!

...Someone had to say it.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

I can't see any situations where a leash is an acceptable alternative to controlling a leopard gecko, who is prone to dropping a tail when stressed. As their keepers, we're in control of their environment, both in and out of their cages. Being in a situation that could cause harm can be avoided, and should be. That's responsible pet ownership. All it takes is one dumba$$ to think how cool it would be to dangle a gecko or watch it jump- with a harnessed leash........ next thing you know it's on utube and people are appalled at the animal abuse. Just my two cents worth.

 

[sausage]

Yes i do see what you mean but id never hurt them on perpose. As i said befor it was just a Curiosity thing. I have used it on one of my geckos when i was introducing a friend to geckos as she was very scared of them. The gecko being on a lead just helped her, i guess cos she knew it couldnt go any where or jump at her lol
If the gecko dosnt want you to put it on then it wont let you end of.

 

[UnicornSpirit]

I know this is unrelated because this is on the Leopard Gecko forum section... but I used to use a ferret harness & leash on my Bearded Dragon so when I took her out for some sunshine she couldn't run away. The leash didn't seem to bother her in the least bit & I liked knowing I wouldn't have to be running through the neighborhood looking for the lost lizard. I haven't ever used a leash on my leos, they aren't very fast and I just don't feel the need for one. Then again, I don't take them outside either.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Melissa, bearded dragons do well with a leashed harness, especially adults. People walk around wearing their dragons at reptile shows all the time, and most have a harness and leash.

 

[moonlitegram]

To me this seems unnecessary.

I feel like a better alternative is to properly tame them so they enjoy being held. Then if you really feel the need to take them out somewhere you can transport them in safe and appropriate travel containers and then take them out to show to people.

Taking him for a walk on a leash - even if the gecko tolerates it just sounds like a bad idea. Too many things can go wrong there - not worth it.

 

[Reptis]

The reason I thought a leash would be necessary is because my mom freaks out when I have him out and he has gotten away many times and I always worry because of my dog, though small, may eat him and we are renting a house where the owners have put down bug poison. It would also put me at ease when I am doing something for a few seconds and he disappears' all you have to do is follow the little red line . also they live for a while and you may never know what situation you may be in, such as an emergency, when putting him in a container would be irrelevant at that time. I mainly wanted to just get him used to it and only use it rarely. I understand what you are saying about unnecessary stress but I may try it once or twice and see how he reacts. For those of you who do use them, would you mind telling me what type/brand they are?

 

[Reptis]

How come in all my threads, whenever I post people stop posting on it!?!?! Annoying!

 

[sunshinegeckos]

because you have been given sound advice against it but decide to go ahead anyways. No more is needed to be said.

 

[Wild West Reptile]

The reason I thought a leash would be necessary is....he has gotten away many times and I always worry because of my dog, though small, may eat him and we are renting a house where the owners have put down bug poison. It would also put me at ease when I am doing something for a few seconds and he disappears' I understand what you are saying about unnecessary stress but I may try it once or twice and see how he reacts.

The reason nobody is posting anymore is because you don't listen and clearly state that even though you "understand" it will put unnecessary stress on your gecko, you are still going to do it. Another reason is your 13 years old and totally irresponsible going off of your quote of that "he has gotten away many times" and "when I am doing something for a few seconds and he disappears". That's just plain ridiculous. If you can't keep tract of your gecko, then either don't take him out or maybe you shouldn't have one at all. Finally, if your worried about bug poison around the house and you have a small dog, why aren't you worried about the dog as well???

You really should listen to more experienced members advice, they are much older and much wiser.

Edit: except Christina (sunshinegeckos)....she's not "much older"....just "wiser"

 

[sunshinegeckos]

hey watch who you call old Chris lol

 

[Wild West Reptile]

Sorry....I corrected it!

 

[sunshinegeckos]

lol kidding just kidding

 

[blueappal]

Wow... I just found this thread.

 

[Reptis]

The reason nobody is posting anymore is because you don't listen and clearly state that even though you "understand" it will put unnecessary stress on your gecko, you are still going to do it. Another reason is your 13 years old and totally irresponsible going off of your quote of that "he has gotten away many times" and "when I am doing something for a few seconds and he disappears". That's just plain ridiculous. If you can't keep tract of your gecko, then either don't take him out or maybe you shouldn't have one at all. Finally, if your worried about bug poison around the house and you have a small dog, why aren't you worried about the dog as well???

You really should listen to more experienced members advice, they are much older and much wiser.

Edit: except Christina (sunshinegeckos)....she's not "much older"....just "wiser"

I am just trying to explain because everybody was hitting on me... Jet does not get in tiny cracks where we put the poison. He is big for a Bichon and I try to take Nameless out as much as possible because I know he does not like it in his cage. you can visibly see him perk up when he is out.

 

[GeckoDude31]

What a waste of a thread!

 

[Savvylady86]

I think a leash is pointless. Its not like they can out run us. Why not just get a small rodent "play pen" if you want to let them roam and not get lost?

 

[Reptis]

They have play pens for Geckos? Go figure... I should not have started this thread... Sorry everybody. It is not like I am some punk with a zillion tattoos who doesn't give the time of day to her animals, I was just wondering what people used for those who do have leashes. I even tried one on him and he could care less and it put me at peace of mind so that if he did jump I could easily find my speedy little guy.

 

[NinjaDuo]

They have play pens for Geckos? Go figure... I should not have started this thread... Sorry everybody. It is not like I am some punk with a zillion tattoos who doesn't give the time of day to her animals, I was just wondering what people used for those who do have leashes. I even tried one on him and he could care less and it put me at peace of mind so that if he did jump I could easily find my speedy little guy.

I have a zillion tattoos and a few piercings.... I'm a nice guy :/

 

[Dimidiata]

It is not like I am some punk with a zillion tattoos who doesn't give the time of day to her animals

No your not, Your a ignorant, selfish kid who refuses to listen to what anybody tells them, its much worse then having tats(nothing wrong with tats and holes). Youve basicly wasted everybodys time, congrats. Youve added to the sterotype that kids cant care for animals, thanks.