Help on taming leopard gecko

[helfrichj]

Can anyone give me some advice on how to tame my leopard gecko? I rescued him from a friend who did not want to take care of him anymore and she rarely ever held him. I used to hold him everyday to get him used to me, but he never got used to me. Lately he has been having some shed issues so I am sure its not helping that everytime I take him out its for something unpleasant like removing stuck shed. Also, he has started to bite me when I pick him up now. I am afriad that I lost his trust. Any tips for me gecko to actually like me would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Josh2]

Yeah so just be patient with him. Hold him for short periods of time if he'll let you. Read him body language. If he's having a bad day and isn't into it then leave him be. Slowly increase the amount of time and frequency. Don't forget to be patient. He'll come around.