I found i had to experiment with best ways to initiate handling with my young Leachianus gecko. I used to find trying to pick it up from above, or trying to nudge it sideways onto my hand would get it upset and squeaking at me. After some trial and error, i ended up finding that gently moving...
Gorgeous lizards! Had 2 for a while and am thankful they never managed to get out... They were always watching just a little too closely when I'd approach the cage door Maybe i should've trusted mine to come back like yours learned to!
Well you don't have to trust my arm... much!
Currently:
P. muralis 2.1.0 (current)
In past:
1.1.3 R. imitator 'Tarapoto' (amelanistic)
1.1.31 D. tinctorius 'Azureus'
1.1.0 O. pumilio 'Rio Branco'
0.0.2 L. wiliamsii
There were a bunch more that i either can't remember right now (getting...
Hey all!
Name's Ross... I'm new to the forum! Reasonably seasoned Canadian herper here (dart frogs and a number of lizard species including some geckos) who's been out of the hobby for a few years. Just recently got back into it and have been feeling the itch to start working with geckos...