#how to get a leopard gecko to trust you

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crystal sable
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hi chat. i got a leopard gecko about a month ago. i named them spooky. ik its gonna take some time for him/her (still don’t know the gender) to trust me but i wanna know what more i can do to help them get there. so far they’ve lied down on my hand and i leave my hand in there sometimes. what else can i do? (first time reptile owner. i’ll take any type of advice)

odd cedar
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When a reptile trusts you it means that it doesnt sees you as a threat

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they see you as a food source they are adapted to your smell, voice and can even form routines

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for a leo to trust you it has to get adapted to you and begin seeing you as a food source

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stay close to its terrarium, like half an hour each day

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stick your hand inside from time to time for it to get adapted to your scent

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if is possible try tong feeding the gecko

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also avoid mistakes like forcing her to being handled (unless is neccesary, like health/medical reasons), being overly noisy and being rough during handling.

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you have to give the gecko the choice of being handled

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I guess you already know most of what I am saying right now I'm just reasurring you

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it may be a rather fast proccess for some while for others may be slow

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but steady!

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It's not all on you whether your gecko will like being handled or not

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each gecko has its own personality some are very inquisitive while others rather shy

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it may take its sweet time

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but oh at the end is so worth it

odd cedar
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its a patience game

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just keep doing what you are currently doing

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you are doing a good job

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stay beside him/her stick your hand inside speak to it with a gentle voice

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and be consistent

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6 years ago is what I did with my first ever leopard gecko

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and nowadays she is a cute social lady

pure oasis
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reminder movista to disclaim all your advice! ❤️

odd cedar
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NQA btw

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🙏

crystal sable