Scariest Day Ever!

[Bbugs]

Today I was handling my leo, and she was on my shoulder (she goes on it all the time when I do things). I went to go set her on the ground so she could explore, and she flipped out and jumped about 5 feet and onto the ground. Immeadiately she started shaking her tail like crazy and was flat as a pancake. I was so worried she broke a leg or was about to drop her tail, so I tried to leave her alone. While she was on the floor not moving except her tail, I layed down, and kept very quiet. After about 5 minutes, she stopped wagging her tail so I gently put a T-Shirt under her so I could take her back to her cage and not physically touch her. She then perked up and walked onto it. So I carried the shirt and put her back in the cage. I then turned off the lights and let her relax. I was so scared!

 

[GeckoDude31]

I'm glad she did not drop her tail! I have had my leo about 1 month now, and I have put her down once on my computer desk and once on the couch. Her tail stiffens and she gets very nervous until I pick her up again. I do not know if she is scared or just excited to be in a different space. I did not give her a chance to freak out anymore.

I think you did the right thing and let her relax before trying to pick her up. Keep an eye on her to make sure she is ok. It seems like she is.

 

[Taquiq]

Seems like she is kind of stressed out. I would try to reduce the handling to a minimum for a bit.

 

[Bbugs]

Yeah I left her alone for a few hours, and then went to check on her. She was walking around in her cage and climbing on her rock (tail intact). So I put two supers in and he ate one (which is normal). Today when I was getting ready to leave, she poked her head out and watched me intently.

 

[Irish Stout]

I would freak too!

Whew I feel ya, that would make my heart drop to see that. Sad but great to hear she is ok that's good.:main_yes:

 

[sausage]

its amazing just how hardy they are lol my male thinks he can fly!? dose that all the time :main_no: