hiii im new here but i wanted to ask why my gecko will close her eyes when i pet her? i hope im not making her anxious and in that case i will stop handling her in this way. i’ve attached a video to showcase her behavior.
#why does my leopard gecko close her eyes when she’s pet?
elder turtle
smoky plinth
hiii im new here but i wanted to ask why my gecko will close her eyes when i pet...
It's a stress response. They aren't animals you should be petting.
In their eyes you are a large creature that can hurt them quite easily. It's not recommended to rub your finger over your head like that. It's not comforting for them.
elder turtle
thank you!