Taming and handling question

[Poundcake]

How long does it usually take to tame a new gecko? Every time I so much as look at mine he becomes very skittish and looks at me like I'm about to eat him

 

[staceyleigh]

I have been trying to tame 3 in the past 2-3 months. My 2 females warmed up to me in about 2-3 weeks. My male who is about 3 months old is still quite skittish around me and it has been a month. I think it varies, and depends on the geckos personality. I would just take it slow. I talk to mine, and put my hand in the tank every day for them to climb on, so they get used to me and know I won't hurt them. I'm not sure my male will ever be as friendly as the girls?

 

[Poundcake]

Alright I'll just try to be patient then

 

[Tongue Flicker]

Leos have individual personalities. Some tame easily and others are just.. well, nervous. I got two that has always been nice since i got it, that's why i'm amazed when i read threads about leos that bite, jump off hands or run-off.

Just build trust and don't force handle it or it'll make matters worst

 

[lisa127]

I have a 10 gram baby that has been with me for about 2 1/2 weeks. He/she is skittish in his cage and tries to avoid being picked up. Once in my hands he is fine.

My adult male was pretty tame when I got him at a few months old. But would occasionally get spooked over something. Now, at a year and a half old he is big and laid back. Nothing bothers him. The larger they get, the more "tame" they seem to become.

 

[DrCarrotTail]

Most of my babies have all been crazy until about 35-40g and then they become docile and lazy. I have a few that have stayed crazy and a few that were never crazy though. Like others have said it could be personality but in my opinion its more likely that the gecko is just a baby and needs to time grow up and get over its baby instincts to run from everything bigger than it that moves.