dirtysocks 501 glad to hear. my leopard thinks that my hand is food every time i put it in his enclosure and he’ll start stalking it 🤦🏽♂️ been thinking about just letting him bite me to let him learn im not food but the way he stalks makes it terrifying lol
First gecko we got was super chill/trusting immediately. Planning on getting a second one soon. Like most creatures, I imagine they all have their own unique personalities so I'm curious what we'll end up with next. Haha.
Omg! My gecko was kinda reluctant to interact (he wasn't like super stressed out because he didn't wag menacingly his tail or anything, but he was annoyed) and today I tried to lift his humid hide and scoop him. It worked! He didn't run away, stayed calm, walked in my hands. He seemed less avoidant afterwards and I could finally feed him! It was the first time after a week since his arrival (he wouldn't eat by himself)! Thank you so much!
leo is one of those reps that can really be tamed in my opinion. I acquired leos both from stores (back when i first got them) and rescues. a lot of them r really scared and suspicious at first, but they r small (i think they know lol) and they got the instincts to get away from u so its understandable , so id say please have patient with them. Another thing is don't get discouraged, and just because your gecko might be mean and bitty don't give up on them yet lol. (you can always wear a glove if your scared of bite). Lastly, when you r trying to handle them, just do it slow, you can use one hand to distract them then use the other hand to scope them up from below. Id say once they r on your hands they behave a lot better and don't let them walk all over your shirt or whatever because you might not be able to reach them let say they r on your back. So the best way is just to let them walk on you arms or hands but just place one after another so you can control them really well. And if their tail start wagling just leave them be for a quick min or 2 so once they have calm down you can continue. So just repeat the process for some time and they will most definitively get used to you. I also agree when handling geckos try not to be too quiet cuz that freak them out even more. So play some low volume song next to you or that sort.
I got my gecko about 2 months ago and I was getting worried that he was never going to get better because he would run so fast anytime I got any where near him. Now he’s so much better First thing I started off with was putting my hand in the tank for it at least 10 minutes a day As he got more comfortable he would walk on my hand and then walk off Then he soon started to climb on my hand every time I put my hand in the tank Soon after he let me pick him up Once he was comfortable with me picking him warm up in my sleeves He still gets spooked by sudden sounds or sudden movements but he trust me. I was able to get him like this within a 1 to 3 week period Some geckos scream some geckos hiss some bite it all depends on your gecko and you have to take time because it’s not something you can rush into. I recommend leaving your hand in the tank for a couple minutes a day, and padding their head or chin, but the best thing I recommend is just picking them up and letting them sit in your hand so they realize that they’re not gonna get hurt if they’re around you
ah that's good to hear :) yeah there are different ways of doing it, like you went down the putting your hand in the tank route, which can totally work :)
Leopard Gecko yea, also I’ve been meaning to ask you about eco-earth. All the pet stores recommended sand and Calcium-sand, but I know that sand causes impaction but at the same time I want a loose substrate. I know in the UK you guys have earth mix arid but in the US it’s hard to find a safe loose substrate. I’ve been keeping my Leo on paper towel. Today I put in eco-earth. Do you think it will be OK to transition to eco-earth or should I stick with paper towels? I want to be safe but at the same time I want it to look nice. And also I feel like loose substrate is such a good enrichment item I noticed my Leo likes to dig in his humid hide a lot.
@@CKzoidYT It's safe as long as you can maintain humidity. It holds moisture like crazy though so you have to be careful, that's the only thing with it really, other than it also gets very dry and dusty as well when you don't have any moisture in it.
This came at the perfect time! I've had me new girl for almost 3 weeks. This past week and a half I've simply had my hand in the tank to get he acquainted with my presence and this evening i held her for the first time since coming home! All went so smoothly and surprisingly, she didn't rush off my hand when i allowed her to step back onto the floor of her tank. She actually hung out a little longer before stepping off. This video was the perfect reassurance to move on to the next step, and feel confident with how I was going about things. Thank you for your fabulous and informative videos. You were so much help during the months researching and preparing to get my first gecko! Best gecko channel out there!
I have a leopard gecko named Sam, and with him I have a small technique that I like to call the "Trust Boop." It's a way to see if you've had the gecko out for too long. Basically, you gently tap the gecko on the nose. You do it slowly and calmly, and make sure it's a soft boop and not anything that can hurt them. If you boop it and it doesn't move away or get spooked, it means your gecko trusts you and isn't afraid of the environment it's in. If it flinches and moves away, you may want to put the gecko back in the tank as it is beginning to get skittish and freaked out. It is recommended that you boop the gecko before even taking it out so that you know if it's alright with being handled at that moment. It's a really simple technique that I've been using on Sam ever since I got him. He's still under a year old, but he responds to it well and it helps me know when he's calm enough to be picked up or when he needs some time to himself. I hope this was helpful :>
wow never heard of this before, I'll definitely be using it! I imagine getting all up in their face might stress them out, but if I do it carefully it should be fine? It would at least avoid extra stress if he's not up for it. Anyways, thanks a lot for the tip!
leaving my hand in the tank seems to actually work ok for getting my gecko out, but it takes forever lol I'm on month 3 of having my gecko, but I think I'm going to try scooping him out and seeing what he does
Saroni Macaroni for my gecko i put either 1 or 2 fingers under his belly and he’ll just climb up but im not sire if thats just because he is used to me
Same here! My little one, Scoop, was very wary of people from getting picked up improperly and rough handling before I got them and I think showing them that I would respect their space and not pick them up when they didn’t want to be immensely helped build up their trust in me. I’ve only had them a few months but they feel comfortable enough to completely lay down on my hand when I’m handling them now. They’re such a sweet little lizard and I love them so much
Got my gecko at Petco and he was a very angry boy from day one. We were able to eventually tame him and we got to hold him and stuff. Then we got a cat and dog, so we couldn't bond with him as much since the furry pets begged for attention much more. He eventually was no longer tame. He began to bite again so I was worried that we wouldn't be able to bond again, and I saw this. I am happy and am going to try and re-tame him. Edit: this is 2 days later and he let me hold him :D
This is very useful . I have had my gecko for a while but i have never been able to really get him to trust me or realise that I am not a harm . I am literally about to try this now update in a min
Inky & Trouble I’m so sorry my gecko let me pick him up in 2 days and the girl in one I didn’t force them o just let them get used to my hand by putting in the cage
very useful video! i’ve had mine for around a year now, she’s gotten a lot better with handling but I feel like she’s always trying to look for a way to get away from me.. 😂
Lol I feel all my gecko thinks is oh dear God that human coming here again disturbing my peace taking me into the oblivioun into the next world away from my own to look at me n make strange noises especially my crested gecko I'll get it to get on my hand take it out n they hole time it stares at it's terrarium from a distance like my rainforest put me back lmao
I totally understand how ya feel but that's the way allot of reptiles and amphibians are , they are not going to even come close to being like our furry friends and of course that's what makes them different 😊. I think they honestly have a very small memory ( short term) after all we know that it's not very big ☹️ but we can just love and accept them for the way they are and try not to get discouraged or heart broke if they don't show to much affection. They are just so cute and we want to handle them often , I have 5 and a bearded dragon and the beardie is a better one when it comes to them showing that they like you lol but just remember all your animals like you ( if you're nice to them ) they just have different ways of showing it . 😋 Have a good day ☺️
I use to strongly dislike leopard geckos but my fiance decided we needed one. So now we have one and it was literally stole my heart 🥺 baby already gets so excited when I tell it good morning so this definitely will help me get baby to enjoy handle time 🤗 thank you!
Just got my first leopard gecko today!! Your videos have helped my confidence as a gecko owner so much and helped me make the best decisions for my gecko! Just wanna say thanks so much for everything you do!
@@katherinesulman2303 So happy for you! Keep learning and doing your best for the little guy! It's really important to develop good habits in the beginning; they'll be helpful along your entire gecko-owning journey! Best of luck, you got this! (P.S. did you find a name for them yet? I named my little dude Pato, or duck in Spanish lol)
@@bean8703 I got mine a week ago he just stays in his hot hide all day and only comes out to eat and poop has only been in his other hides like once he has 4 of them
This is a nice video - many vids will only show best case scenario whereas this video, while while having good advice, also shows that even when the geckos are tamed and used to you they may just not be in the mood. nice one.
Thank you so much for this! My leopard gecko is a rescue, and I had to put him through veterinary treatment when I first got him. So he came to associate me picking him up with medicated baths and oral antibiotics. However, I've been using the tips from your earlier videos, and we're finally getting to a point where he's poking his head out when he hears my voice. (Of course, I've been bribing him with food, too, and he is definitely food motivated! ^_^)
Thank you so much for the info I currently have what I think is a 3 month old leopard gecko and If anyone is reading this I strongly recommend a leo as a pet because they make great companions and are hilarious
Hi Leopard gecko! Thank you so much for making these great videos. I am so inspired to create bioactive set ups and better sustaining vivariums. Your channel has brought so much joy to my reptiles and me. Thank you again and Happy Holidays!
Thank you so much!! Ur videos help me a lotttt in prrparing myself for a Leo and I eventually got mine a 5 month old boy today! And I have started to try taming him daily, my little boi seems quite friendly and not acting shy at all! Am Happy to see more videos from u even though if they are remade from previous ones! Thanks a lot !
i’m literally a couple days away from getting my first leopard gecko (squishy dino)!! i’m so excited, i’ve always dreamed of getting one, then i found out that it’s really easy to take care of them which is awesome for me because it’ll make the time that i’m at home a less stressful and give me a reason to work and make sure my space/s are clean. he’s around 7 years old already i believe, and i cannot wait to meet lil gaza (gary)!! i’ve already given him a nickname lol, but i’m hoping that clicking method will work with introducing myself to him, and just generally getting him used to me. this video was super helpful thank you so much! btw, i love gizmo haha! she’s so cuteeeee 🥰🥰
Loved this video! I mean I like them all and they are all useful, but this one had a relaxed feel about it and the hands on seeing you interact with your geckos is great 😁
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for this! My son's leo Trix (Bellatrix) is very easy going and was our first gecko. Our second gecko is mine, Puff(Hufflepuff) and has been very skittish. I've mostly let her (him? Too young to tell) be, to let her get used to its new home. But I will be trying all of these tips 🥰
Hi, i recently got my baby snow leopad gecko around 2 weeks ago and i have some questions. Whenever i use uvb he never basks in it like the behaviour shown by your geckos. Also he rarely comes out of his hide and when he does its either really late at night or whenever it thinks im not there. His temperatures are perfect, he is eating, pooping, sleeping properly its just that he never comes out.
i got my leo Quill today and hes super skittish and shy, so i’m trying to find the best way to introduce him to handling when he’s been here for a bit. this video is great, thank you!!
I’ve had my juvenile leopard gecko for a little over a week now, I haven’t handled him at all for a week so that he gets used to his new enclosure, and I make sure he is eating properly. And he’s been eating perfectly! No trouble eating his mealworms and crickets, I was scared since this was my first reptile, but he’s been doing great. Yesterday I handled him for the first time and he was very calm, didn’t attempt to run away or bite once! I’m so excited to him grow up!
Nice! Just some tips: Make sure the mealworms make up no more than 25% of their diet. Try to offer as much variety in their diet as possible. Roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae can be fed regularly. Superworms and hornworms can be fed occasionally :)
I have a baby branded gecko Id rescued that I’ve been wanting to begin handling for a bit now. She’s never threatened by the tweezers I use for her food, so after this video I thought I’d try handling her for the first time. Took about 5 minutes, making the little noise I chose, she crawled onto my hand, stayed for about two minutes, crawled up my arm a bit, then crawled off! She was so peaceful, not stanced up at all!! Thank you so much for your tips!!! This was so freaking exciting and helpful!! ❤️
Hi, i recently got my baby snow leopad gecko around 2 weeks ago and i have some questions. Whenever i use uvb he never basks in it like the behaviour shown by your geckos. Also he rarely comes out of his hide and when he does its either really late at night or whenever it thinks im not there. His temperatures are perfect, he is eating, pooping, sleeping properly its just that he never comes out. He is also ok with handleing and doesnt run away but i never see him out is this normal?
I've had my girl for a little over a year now I think she's a year and a half, and the past few months have been fantastic with her! She always is pretty moody to be handled but if she notices I'm near her tank she'll come out and I'll talk to her for a bit and maybe pop her a cricket or a worm to reenforce good things. She likes just chilling on my shoulder and doesn't like being held. Just a personality quirk I think!
Hi, i need help. I live in Finland and its very cold here. During the day, temperature in my Leo's tank is around 30°C But when night comes, temperature falls to 15°C. How can i keep temperature in my gecko's tank during the night. Thank you.
I just got my first leopard gecko in years. I had one for 14 years, and when she passed I was deviated (RIP armentia) So I finally, 3 years later, have finished grieving and got a new baby, named Tiki! This video is very helpful for me, sense it’s been so long. Thank you!
I LOVE your channel even though I don't have any geckos. I have a ball python and a bearded dragon, and your channel has taught me a ton about supplementation and feeder insects. I might be getting a crested gecko soon though!
Got my leopard gecko today. He was a little wary at first but he got quite comfy real fast. He decided the most interesting place to be was my back where i could barely reach him XD. (Also after seeing a lot of leopard geckos tails i now realize that my gecko must have dropped its tail in the past because it doesn't have any grooves down the majority of the tail)
Getting my first gecko this weekend. A little nervous as I just want to give one an amazing home. Your channel is amazing and has driven me to finally get one. You dont need me to tell you how brilliant you are but I'll say it anyway your brilliant!!!
I remember skipping over this video after 9 yrs of having my first gecko (aft). She passed away at 12 yrs old last month and I have since gotten a new gecko to keep me company during lockdown. Now I find myself watching this video trying to understand my new gecko. I'm excited to get to know her but I miss my first gecko a lot
Hey I love your channel and I got my gecko just yesterday and I’m super happy that I found you . I can now give my gecko the happy life that he deserves .
I don’t know if this is a joke (sorry if it is) but if it is not that is not good for your gecko becuase it needs enrichment. Good luck on your gecko!😅😁
So I bought my gecko second hand and I have been following your tips. I think something happened to her when she was with her old owner. But lately she has started relaxing and almost sleeping on me thank you!
I’m going to get my leopard gecko this weekend this is my first time getting a gecko since I have gotten a bearded dragon in the past, I’m really excited to take care of him or her.
Ok I know this an old video buttttttttt I got my gecko 4 months ago. An he is very shy and I just finally got that bond. So me watching this channel I found this and I just did the scoop technique and it helped!!! I use to be so scared to handle him and I just did it and I wanna do it again so ima say thank you for sharing useful information! This channel helped me and convinced me to get a leopard gecko so thank you best choice I have made!!(sorry if it so weird or crazy but I just wanted to say thank you your channel has helped a lot!
Omg!!! Your geckos are soooo pretty. I recently cages my 2 leopards together in a 40 gallon. It’s going amazing they never fight. I was a bit worried as one of thems a bit bigger but she’s super chill and they no joke sleep next to each other
Please separate them ASAP! 40 gallons is the recommended size for one gecko, and absolutely not big enough to safely house two together. They will compete for resources. Sleeping next to each other may be a sign of dominance. I have seen countless cases of geckos seeming fine for years, then snapping and seriously injuring or killing each other.
I have a three year old leopard gecko and for the past two years I stopped handling her regularly, recently I have been trying to get her used to me handling her about every evening I’d try to do a session of handling time. I’d try to look up ways on how to get your leopard gecko used to handling, but all I found was information for new owners. Trying to do a handling session each evening became very difficult, one because of my schedule and because she began to do this thing I call the ‘gecko roll’ were when I’d try to pick her up she’d roll over. Because I could tell how stress I was putting her through every time I’d try to handle her I stopped doing the handling sessions. But if there is a way I can some day get her used to being handling regularly it’d be very nice, but because it seems there is no hope I guess regular evening handling (were I am actually successfully handling her) will be something that will never happen with her.
For me personally from my first gecko to my second I actually felt less confident I got so used to this big gecko that when I had a small one I was nervous every time handling it and her personality is definitely 100 times more shy than my first gecko that I actually had a harder time taming her down
Do I have a leopard gecko? No
Do I plan on getting one? No
Am I still watching this video? Yes
haha thanks :D
😂
I'm planing on getting a leopard gecko in a few years
Please get one
They're the best!! So much personality
I literally got my gecko today and it’s already decided to squeeze itself in between my arm, chirp, then fall asleep. And he’s doing it right now
Amy Oldham THats what mine does 😂
Amy Oldham AWWWW. I may or may not get a gecko but if I do I hope that that’s what it would do 😊😊
aww so lucky, i got mine today and he’s really shy 😂
Awww how sweet
thats so wholesome
Ziggy is so cute! "Oh no, she retreats" 😂
😂
Rip ziggy
@@rileybachelor9103 please not here pls say ur r.i.p's on one of the posts dedicated for it :)
my gecko only ever wants to crawl on my hand at like 3 in the morning LMAO
that’s because leopard geckos are nocturnal
Inked Up They’re crepuscular, they come at dusk and dawn.
@@gizmo6847 that's what that term means thank you!
Same i hate it
TheRealJew I love it I’m awake at that time ( I’m a night owl 🦉)
This video came out at the perfect time because I got my Leopard Gecko, Penny yesterday. Thank you :)
my gecko is called penny :)
aw perfect :)
I just got one too! His name is Loki!
@@xlaud1a aww I love that name
Lol got one about 2 months ago named Perry
I’m pretty sure my gecko is tame, he’s just annoyed by me lol. I need a video for how to make your gecko like you back.
haha, well i linked a video in the description about bonding with your leo, hope that helps :)
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Mine’s kinda like that too.
Same with my female gecko
YES LMAO! my leopard gecko doesn’t like me. I’m always telling her, “I love you so much, but you don’t love me” 😔
I swear my leopard gecko is socially awkward
haha just maybe a little wary of people
dirtysocks 501 let him be calm that’s the best
dirtysocks 501 how long before he got used to you handling him?
dirtysocks 501 glad to hear. my leopard thinks that my hand is food every time i put it in his enclosure and he’ll start stalking it 🤦🏽♂️ been thinking about just letting him bite me to let him learn im not food but the way he stalks makes it terrifying lol
Are you nates older brother?
'Nu you tricked me!' *slorps backwards into the hide* lol
😂
@@leopardgeckotalk that's how my Beardie reacts sometimes if I try to lure him out and he figures out it was a bamboozle XD
First gecko we got was super chill/trusting immediately. Planning on getting a second one soon. Like most creatures, I imagine they all have their own unique personalities so I'm curious what we'll end up with next. Haha.
Omg! My gecko was kinda reluctant to interact (he wasn't like super stressed out because he didn't wag menacingly his tail or anything, but he was annoyed) and today I tried to lift his humid hide and scoop him. It worked! He didn't run away, stayed calm, walked in my hands. He seemed less avoidant afterwards and I could finally feed him! It was the first time after a week since his arrival (he wouldn't eat by himself)! Thank you so much!
leo is one of those reps that can really be tamed in my opinion. I acquired leos both from stores (back when i first got them) and rescues.
a lot of them r really scared and suspicious at first, but they r small (i think they know lol) and they got the instincts to get away from u so its understandable , so id say please have patient with them. Another thing is don't get discouraged, and just because your gecko might be mean and bitty don't give up on them yet lol. (you can always wear a glove if your scared of bite). Lastly, when you r trying to handle them, just do it slow, you can use one hand to distract them then use the other hand to scope them up from below. Id say once they r on your hands they behave a lot better and don't let them walk all over your shirt or whatever because you might not be able to reach them let say they r on your back. So the best way is just to let them walk on you arms or hands but just place one after another so you can control them really well. And if their tail start wagling just leave them be for a quick min or 2 so once they have calm down you can continue. So just repeat the process for some time and they will most definitively get used to you. I also agree when handling geckos try not to be too quiet cuz that freak them out even more. So play some low volume song next to you or that sort.
Yeah patience is key! :)
I love how when you open the glass he just slowly looks at you
I got my gecko about 2 months ago and I was getting worried that he was never going to get better because he would run so fast anytime I got any where near him. Now he’s so much better
First thing I started off with was putting my hand in the tank for it at least 10 minutes a day
As he got more comfortable he would walk on my hand and then walk off
Then he soon started to climb on my hand every time I put my hand in the tank
Soon after he let me pick him up
Once he was comfortable with me picking him warm up in my sleeves
He still gets spooked by sudden sounds or sudden movements but he trust me.
I was able to get him like this within a 1 to 3 week period
Some geckos scream some geckos hiss some bite it all depends on your gecko and you have to take time because it’s not something you can rush into. I recommend leaving your hand in the tank for a couple minutes a day, and padding their head or chin, but the best thing I recommend is just picking them up and letting them sit in your hand so they realize that they’re not gonna get hurt if they’re around you
ah that's good to hear :) yeah there are different ways of doing it, like you went down the putting your hand in the tank route, which can totally work :)
Leopard Gecko yea, also I’ve been meaning to ask you about eco-earth. All the pet stores recommended sand and Calcium-sand, but I know that sand causes impaction but at the same time I want a loose substrate. I know in the UK you guys have earth mix arid but in the US it’s hard to find a safe loose substrate. I’ve been keeping my Leo on paper towel. Today I put in eco-earth. Do you think it will be OK to transition to eco-earth or should I stick with paper towels? I want to be safe but at the same time I want it to look nice. And also I feel like loose substrate is such a good enrichment item I noticed my Leo likes to dig in his humid hide a lot.
@@tokki963 eco earth is fine i use it and @leopardgecko used to use it before she went bioactive so its safe 100•/•
@@CKzoidYT It's safe as long as you can maintain humidity. It holds moisture like crazy though so you have to be careful, that's the only thing with it really, other than it also gets very dry and dusty as well when you don't have any moisture in it.
i just discovered this lady and I love how she is so gentle and loving with her geckoes
This came at the perfect time! I've had me new girl for almost 3 weeks. This past week and a half I've simply had my hand in the tank to get he acquainted with my presence and this evening i held her for the first time since coming home! All went so smoothly and surprisingly, she didn't rush off my hand when i allowed her to step back onto the floor of her tank. She actually hung out a little longer before stepping off. This video was the perfect reassurance to move on to the next step, and feel confident with how I was going about things. Thank you for your fabulous and informative videos. You were so much help during the months researching and preparing to get my first gecko! Best gecko channel out there!
ah that's brilliant to hear! :) Glad things are going well :D
I have a leopard gecko named Sam, and with him I have a small technique that I like to call the "Trust Boop." It's a way to see if you've had the gecko out for too long.
Basically, you gently tap the gecko on the nose. You do it slowly and calmly, and make sure it's a soft boop and not anything that can hurt them.
If you boop it and it doesn't move away or get spooked, it means your gecko trusts you and isn't afraid of the environment it's in.
If it flinches and moves away, you may want to put the gecko back in the tank as it is beginning to get skittish and freaked out.
It is recommended that you boop the gecko before even taking it out so that you know if it's alright with being handled at that moment.
It's a really simple technique that I've been using on Sam ever since I got him. He's still under a year old, but he responds to it well and it helps me know when he's calm enough to be picked up or when he needs some time to himself.
I hope this was helpful :>
wow never heard of this before, I'll definitely be using it! I imagine getting all up in their face might stress them out, but if I do it carefully it should be fine? It would at least avoid extra stress if he's not up for it. Anyways, thanks a lot for the tip!
Our Gecko thinks he's parrot. He goes straight on to our shoulders and occasionally on our face if we lie down!
Dude same even my hair some days
oh my god same, no manners, just jump to the shoulder and hair
leaving my hand in the tank seems to actually work ok for getting my gecko out, but it takes forever lol I'm on month 3 of having my gecko, but I think I'm going to try scooping him out and seeing what he does
Saroni Macaroni for my gecko i put either 1 or 2 fingers under his belly and he’ll just climb up but im not sire if thats just because he is used to me
Same here! My little one, Scoop, was very wary of people from getting picked up improperly and rough handling before I got them and I think showing them that I would respect their space and not pick them up when they didn’t want to be immensely helped build up their trust in me. I’ve only had them a few months but they feel comfortable enough to completely lay down on my hand when I’m handling them now. They’re such a sweet little lizard and I love them so much
@@twigstheshifter3643 My gecko also does that so I feel like I should be able to give it a try
@@twigstheshifter3643 I just want to say that Scoop is a wonderful name!
Got my gecko at Petco and he was a very angry boy from day one. We were able to eventually tame him and we got to hold him and stuff. Then we got a cat and dog, so we couldn't bond with him as much since the furry pets begged for attention much more. He eventually was no longer tame. He began to bite again so I was worried that we wouldn't be able to bond again, and I saw this. I am happy and am going to try and re-tame him.
Edit: this is 2 days later and he let me hold him :D
This is very useful . I have had my gecko for a while but i have never been able to really get him to trust me or realise that I am not a harm . I am literally about to try this now update in a min
He preferred the scoop technique when I picked him up and I will keep working on the handling everyday
Everything she says is genuinely true :) It takes time. No gecko is the same
ah awesome to hear it worked :D
I got my gecko a few months ago and I still haven’t been able to pick him up. Thanks for this video! 👍😄
Hope this helps :)
Inky & Trouble I’m so sorry my gecko let me pick him up in 2 days and the girl in one I didn’t force them o just let them get used to my hand by putting in the cage
Everyday Geckos cool! 😁 thankfully we can pick him up now haha 😆
@@ratweekly6160 lol my leo was chill the very first time we saw him lol
Thanks I might get my first pet a leopard gecko and I’m going to try this if I get it!❤
Hi I am new to your channel I plan on getting a leopard gecko I also love your videos
very useful video! i’ve had mine for around a year now, she’s gotten a lot better with handling but I feel like she’s always trying to look for a way to get away from me.. 😂
Lol I feel all my gecko thinks is oh dear God that human coming here again disturbing my peace taking me into the oblivioun into the next world away from my own to look at me n make strange noises especially my crested gecko I'll get it to get on my hand take it out n they hole time it stares at it's terrarium from a distance like my rainforest put me back lmao
I had my gecko for about a year and make him watch Chopped with me on the reg. He does not appreciate it.
I totally understand how ya feel but that's the way allot of reptiles and amphibians are , they are not going to even come close to being like our furry friends and of course that's what makes them different 😊. I think they honestly have a very small memory ( short term) after all we know that it's not very big ☹️ but we can just love and accept them for the way they are and try not to get discouraged or heart broke if they don't show to much affection. They are just so cute and we want to handle them often , I have 5 and a bearded dragon and the beardie is a better one when it comes to them showing that they like you lol but just remember all your animals like you ( if you're nice to them ) they just have different ways of showing it . 😋 Have a good day ☺️
I'm glad I'm not alone in this. My gecko Loki seems to tolerate me some days but other times he seems terrified!
Kimberly Lynn that was really cute thank you for sharing that 🥺 it’s definitely harder to adjust to how geckos act when you’ve owned a dog before haha
My parents are getting me a gecko this friday im so exited :))) i want to make her as happy as possible!
You: *tries to pick up iggy
Iggy: autobots roll out
Iggy?? *Giorno's theme starts playing*
I use to strongly dislike leopard geckos but my fiance decided we needed one. So now we have one and it was literally stole my heart 🥺 baby already gets so excited when I tell it good morning so this definitely will help me get baby to enjoy handle time 🤗 thank you!
Just got my first leopard gecko today!! Your videos have helped my confidence as a gecko owner so much and helped me make the best decisions for my gecko! Just wanna say thanks so much for everything you do!
same I literally just got mine. and am now watching a bunch of videos about them
@@katherinesulman2303 So happy for you! Keep learning and doing your best for the little guy! It's really important to develop good habits in the beginning; they'll be helpful along your entire gecko-owning journey! Best of luck, you got this! (P.S. did you find a name for them yet? I named my little dude Pato, or duck in Spanish lol)
@@bean8703 I got mine a week ago he just stays in his hot hide all day and only comes out to eat and poop has only been in his other hides like once he has 4 of them
@@bean8703 I named mine lilo and you pronounce it lylo
So cute!
This is a nice video - many vids will only show best case scenario whereas this video, while while having good advice, also shows that even when the geckos are tamed and used to you they may just not be in the mood. nice one.
Thank you so much for this! My leopard gecko is a rescue, and I had to put him through veterinary treatment when I first got him. So he came to associate me picking him up with medicated baths and oral antibiotics. However, I've been using the tips from your earlier videos, and we're finally getting to a point where he's poking his head out when he hears my voice. (Of course, I've been bribing him with food, too, and he is definitely food motivated! ^_^)
aww no problem :) Yeah I can imagine all the stuff at the beginning with meds and all could put him off, but I am glad he's warming up to you :D
OmG mine is a rescue to!
REALLY enjoying your factual yet compassionate approach to your RUclips work. Thank you!
Got my lil baby today !!
I’m screaming with happiness
🥺💖💖
Thank you so much for the info I currently have what I think is a 3 month old leopard gecko and If anyone is reading this I strongly recommend a leo as a pet because they make great companions and are hilarious
Hi Leopard gecko! Thank you so much for making these great videos. I am so inspired to create bioactive set ups and better sustaining vivariums. Your channel has brought so much joy to my reptiles and me. Thank you again and Happy Holidays!
aw thank you so much :) Happy Holidays to you too :)
I looooooooooooooove all of your terrarium decor!! It’s so cool! I wish I could get that!!
The fact that they think of their tank as "home" shouldn't have made me tear up but it did
Thank you so much!! Ur videos help me a lotttt in prrparing myself for a Leo and I eventually got mine a 5 month old boy today! And I have started to try taming him daily, my little boi seems quite friendly and not acting shy at all! Am Happy to see more videos from u even though if they are remade from previous ones! Thanks a lot !
Love ur videos u help me so much im going to get a leopard gecko soon
Aw thank you :) good luck!
i’m literally a couple days away from getting my first leopard gecko (squishy dino)!! i’m so excited, i’ve always dreamed of getting one, then i found out that it’s really easy to take care of them which is awesome for me because it’ll make the time that i’m at home a less stressful and give me a reason to work and make sure my space/s are clean.
he’s around 7 years old already i believe, and i cannot wait to meet lil gaza (gary)!! i’ve already given him a nickname lol, but i’m hoping that clicking method will work with introducing myself to him, and just generally getting him used to me.
this video was super helpful thank you so much! btw, i love gizmo haha! she’s so cuteeeee 🥰🥰
Loved this video! I mean I like them all and they are all useful, but this one had a relaxed feel about it and the hands on seeing you interact with your geckos is great 😁
Thank you 😊
Leopard geckos have always been my favorite and dream pet, I’m finally getting one and I’ll call it Apollo
Hi ! I'm new and I am planning on getting a leopard gecko. I have done a lot of research and thanks to you I know a lot. Thanks! 😊
I just got my first gecko and it helped so much already!❤ thank you!
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for this! My son's leo Trix (Bellatrix) is very easy going and was our first gecko. Our second gecko is mine, Puff(Hufflepuff) and has been very skittish. I've mostly let her (him? Too young to tell) be, to let her get used to its new home. But I will be trying all of these tips 🥰
Hi, i recently got my baby snow leopad gecko around 2 weeks ago and i have some questions. Whenever i use uvb he never basks in it like the behaviour shown by your geckos. Also he rarely comes out of his hide and when he does its either really late at night or whenever it thinks im not there. His temperatures are perfect, he is eating, pooping, sleeping properly its just that he never comes out.
First started watching your videos when I got my leopard gecko when she was a few weeks old and now she’s 2 years!
Do I have a leopard gekko : nope
Do I want one : yes
Will my mum let me: no
Am I watching anyway: yes
Lol, keep working on it! My dad said no a couple months ago, and Mushu is currently sleeping in his terrarium.
Lion Animations aha o will
King Mati ayyyyyyyyyyy!
It took me 4 years to convince my mom
RileySmileyPlays it took me 4 years to convince my mum to get me a hamster and I’m ready to do it again for a gecko 😂😂
i got my leo Quill today and hes super skittish and shy, so i’m trying to find the best way to introduce him to handling when he’s been here for a bit. this video is great, thank you!!
My Leo is a baby and I got him a month ago every time I’ve handled him( One or two times) he hissed. He’s a lil sassy boy
instead of handeling him just keep your hand in his tank
I’ve had my juvenile leopard gecko for a little over a week now, I haven’t handled him at all for a week so that he gets used to his new enclosure, and I make sure he is eating properly. And he’s been eating perfectly! No trouble eating his mealworms and crickets, I was scared since this was my first reptile, but he’s been doing great. Yesterday I handled him for the first time and he was very calm, didn’t attempt to run away or bite once! I’m so excited to him grow up!
Nice! Just some tips: Make sure the mealworms make up no more than 25% of their diet. Try to offer as much variety in their diet as possible. Roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae can be fed regularly. Superworms and hornworms can be fed occasionally :)
I might be getting a leopard gecko soon, so ive been binge watching your “How To” videos 😂😂😂
I am going to adopt a leopard gecko after Christmas! This vid will really help
Ah brilliant :) Good Luck!
My boy bobo just lets me grab him and cradle him. He never moves unless he's spooked. Which is rare
Kinda same for mine to
I have a baby branded gecko Id rescued that I’ve been wanting to begin handling for a bit now. She’s never threatened by the tweezers I use for her food, so after this video I thought I’d try handling her for the first time.
Took about 5 minutes, making the little noise I chose, she crawled onto my hand, stayed for about two minutes, crawled up my arm a bit, then crawled off! She was so peaceful, not stanced up at all!! Thank you so much for your tips!!! This was so freaking exciting and helpful!! ❤️
Hi, i recently got my baby snow leopad gecko around 2 weeks ago and i have some questions. Whenever i use uvb he never basks in it like the behaviour shown by your geckos. Also he rarely comes out of his hide and when he does its either really late at night or whenever it thinks im not there. His temperatures are perfect, he is eating, pooping, sleeping properly its just that he never comes out. He is also ok with handleing and doesnt run away but i never see him out is this normal?
My challenge is I'm so short and my gecko is in a tank with a top opening
I've had my girl for a little over a year now I think she's a year and a half, and the past few months have been fantastic with her! She always is pretty moody to be handled but if she notices I'm near her tank she'll come out and I'll talk to her for a bit and maybe pop her a cricket or a worm to reenforce good things. She likes just chilling on my shoulder and doesn't like being held. Just a personality quirk I think!
Hi, i need help. I live in Finland and its very cold here. During the day, temperature in my Leo's tank is around 30°C
But when night comes, temperature falls to 15°C. How can i keep temperature in my gecko's tank during the night.
Thank you.
Ah chilly. I keep the heat on 24/7 to be honest. If the air drops a lot at night then you could always install a ceramic heat emitter.
I just got my first leopard gecko in years. I had one for 14 years, and when she passed I was deviated (RIP armentia) So I finally, 3 years later, have finished grieving and got a new baby, named Tiki! This video is very helpful for me, sense it’s been so long. Thank you!
Lol just realised, you have the same vivaruim as my new leopard gecko! (I haven’t got him or her yet, because of coranavirus)
Have you got them yet
I LOVE your channel even though I don't have any geckos. I have a ball python and a bearded dragon, and your channel has taught me a ton about supplementation and feeder insects. I might be getting a crested gecko soon though!
I've never seen your gecks in such anti-social moods! Want me to sneek you over some hornworms? Maybe that'll get em to cooperate next time!
haha ikr, they were just like 'nope, not today!'
Got my leopard gecko today. He was a little wary at first but he got quite comfy real fast. He decided the most interesting place to be was my back where i could barely reach him XD. (Also after seeing a lot of leopard geckos tails i now realize that my gecko must have dropped its tail in the past because it doesn't have any grooves down the majority of the tail)
Why am I watching this my gecko is already chilling on my shoulder-
Getting my first gecko this weekend. A little nervous as I just want to give one an amazing home. Your channel is amazing and has driven me to finally get one. You dont need me to tell you how brilliant you are but I'll say it anyway your brilliant!!!
Whenever i put my hand in the cage my gecko aproaches it like it food
😂
I've watched this before, but figured I should rewatch it. Just ordered my first leo.
Me: Gets Gecko
Also Me: picks it up immediately
Me Again: Watches this video
Me: Dang
SAME
yes i've picked him up several times without knowing this im glad i watched this .
I remember skipping over this video after 9 yrs of having my first gecko (aft). She passed away at 12 yrs old last month and I have since gotten a new gecko to keep me company during lockdown. Now I find myself watching this video trying to understand my new gecko. I'm excited to get to know her but I miss my first gecko a lot
I just handled my friends gecko for the first time and I already knew how to do it because I knew how to handle snakes, so it’s similar
Hey I love your channel and I got my gecko just yesterday and I’m super happy that I found you . I can now give my gecko the happy life that he deserves .
I’m hopefully getting a leopard gecko soon 🥰 there so cute TwT
I’m getting a leopard gecko today! They are baby’s and very skittish so I must watch this!
Me: Woundering why Bud (my gecko) is not used to me after so long
Also me: carries him like once a month...
I don’t know if this is a joke (sorry if it is) but if it is not that is not good for your gecko becuase it needs enrichment. Good luck on your gecko!😅😁
This helped a lot! I just got my first leopard gecko a couple months ago and I’ve been having issues taming her. Thank you!
No problem :D Hope it helps :D
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@9:42 I laughed wayyyy to hard at this. Legit tears in my eyes. I love the personalities of this species!
All your tanks are so well decorated
So I bought my gecko second hand and I have been following your tips. I think something happened to her when she was with her old owner. But lately she has started relaxing and almost sleeping on me thank you!
I’m going to get my leopard gecko this weekend this is my first time getting a gecko since I have gotten a bearded dragon in the past, I’m really excited to take care of him or her.
Ok I know this an old video buttttttttt I got my gecko 4 months ago. An he is very shy and I just finally got that bond. So me watching this channel I found this and I just did the scoop technique and it helped!!! I use to be so scared to handle him and I just did it and I wanna do it again so ima say thank you for sharing useful information! This channel helped me and convinced me to get a leopard gecko so thank you best choice I have made!!(sorry if it so weird or crazy but I just wanted to say thank you your channel has helped a lot!
Ive really been wanting to give my leopard gecko a hug.
Thank you for all Videos it all helped a Lot truly
The leopard gecko I have is just like 7 months old and she‘s really waiting on the front glass to come onto my hand 🥰
I got my first leopard gecko because of you 😂 I’ve only spent around $350 but it is totally worth it
I am 13 and have a crested gecko a tortoise and a bearded Dragon I am getting a Leo this weekend and this helped me so much thx
Omg!!! Your geckos are soooo pretty. I recently cages my 2 leopards together in a 40 gallon. It’s going amazing they never fight. I was a bit worried as one of thems a bit bigger but she’s super chill and they no joke sleep next to each other
Please separate them ASAP! 40 gallons is the recommended size for one gecko, and absolutely not big enough to safely house two together. They will compete for resources. Sleeping next to each other may be a sign of dominance. I have seen countless cases of geckos seeming fine for years, then snapping and seriously injuring or killing each other.
Yes I just got one and it worked really fast he was a bit stressed first but then he was really peaceful thanks for the help ❤️❤️
I’m getting my leo tomorrow!! Your videos have been so helpful, seeing as I have never owned a reptile. Thank you so much!!
I’m going to be getting a gecko soon, so this video really helped!
Getting my first leopard on my birthday. Any extra advice is very much appreciated.
Thanks so much in about a month I will be gettting one and it’s been so hard to find credible sources
i am getting a leopard gecko for chrismas and ur vdeos r helping r soo helpfull! keep up the good work！
I'm getting a leopard gecko so im watching your videos for tips, Thanks!
Thank you for the video I got to hold him!! He sat on my shoulder and didn’t skitter away!!
ah perfect :D
I have a three year old leopard gecko and for the past two years I stopped handling her regularly, recently I have been trying to get her used to me handling her about every evening I’d try to do a session of handling time. I’d try to look up ways on how to get your leopard gecko used to handling, but all I found was information for new owners. Trying to do a handling session each evening became very difficult, one because of my schedule and because she began to do this thing I call the ‘gecko roll’ were when I’d try to pick her up she’d roll over. Because I could tell how stress I was putting her through every time I’d try to handle her I stopped doing the handling sessions. But if there is a way I can some day get her used to being handling regularly it’d be very nice, but because it seems there is no hope I guess regular evening handling (were I am actually successfully handling her) will be something that will never happen with her.
I’m in love with their enclosures! OMG! 😍😍🥰
Your videos have been super helpful for my new leopard gecko, Pumpkin.
Thanks for the video The Freem Team just got a Leopard Gecko & we love her 🙌🏼🧡
This what amazing and extremely useful! My gecko loves me now!
For me personally from my first gecko to my second I actually felt less confident I got so used to this big gecko that when I had a small one I was nervous every time handling it and her personality is definitely 100 times more shy than my first gecko that I actually had a harder time taming her down
Everyone of the videos you post I hit the like button before the video even starts!