stressed gecko, what are the signs

[vinnie-gecko]

ive always read that you shouldnt handle a young leopard gecko alot as they will get stressed. but what are the signs that they are stressed? ive got a young leopard gecko. had it 4 weeks. it seems fine being handled, its on my bed right now climbing all over me. it not trying to run away and is just walking slowly/casually over me

 

[Mickykayla]

Is it eating? Juvis get stressed in a new home and tend not to eat for a while as a result.
I'm guessing it feels comfortable around you if its walking over you, which is nice
What I tend to do to gain their trust is coat my finger tip in calci dust (or whatever you use) and let it lick it off.

Enjoy your new little one

 

[katie_]

Unfortunately animals like these hide signs of stress and illness until its too late.
Keep handling down to a about 10 minutes a day and you should be okay.

 

[vinnie-gecko]

Is it eating? Juvis get stressed in a new home and tend not to eat for a while as a result.
I'm guessing it feels comfortable around you if its walking over you, which is nice
What I tend to do to gain their trust is coat my finger tip in calci dust (or whatever you use) and let it lick it off.

Enjoy your new little one

yeah its eating. its ate every night since i got it. although now its decided it doesnt want to eat the dubia roaches and would rather eat locusts. so i think it only had one locust last night.(all i had left from a pack of 50). i mean it doesnt looked stressed or anything to me when ive got it out and sometimes after ive put it back in the tank it wants to come back out