My leopard gecko bit me?
Hey Brian, Well it could be a few things... 1) He/She is hungry 2) He/She thought you were food. 3) You picked him/her up wrong 4) He/She got frightened because you went to pick it up too fast. 5) Previous owners didnt treat the gecko with much care and didnt handle it much which therefore isnt use to it. 6) Thought your fingers were worms. It could be a list that goes on and on to be honest lol But here is what I would do..... 1) Start off slow. You should never just go straight up into picking your gecko up. 2) Wave your hand in the tank for a few nights so he knows your hand wont hurt him/her 3) After those nights, try letting him/her walk onto your hand for a few nights. 4) After those nights, try just petting the gecko for a few nights, (not picking him up) 5) Try picking him/her up every other day aftwards. this is the route I go in taming my reptiles when I get an untamed reptile every once in a while. if you need anymore help or advice, you can ask for help here http://clubfauna.com/forums I'll be glad to help you
Why did my leopard gecko bite me?
its not used to being handled. any reptile needs work. get some gloves and desensitize it. put your hand near it for a few minutes every day. them move on touching when he does not freak out. just work with him until he is calm with what you are doing, then move on. don't go too far. what you are doing is trying to gain his trust. if he shows signs of beginning to stress or freak, hold there. don't chase him around the tank he will think you are a predator. it could also be that he is not used to his surroundings give him a few days to adjust. its going to be work, but in the end you will have a very loving and nice gecko. also (if it applies)- most reptiles don't like things approaching from above. try to arrange to get a terrarium that opens from the side if you do not already, or lean your cage to the side if possible. it will stress him out much less to see you coming from his angle, than a predators angle.
My Leopard Gecko is trying to bite me!?
I bought a leopard gecko from a Reptile Expo yesterday around 11am. I took him home, along with all of his supplies, and set him up in his tank, though I have not touched him yet. Fast forward to right now... its 3:45pm, and I have just gotten home from school. I went upstairs to check on Kiko (his name) and he was just chilling. I opened up his cage and rubbed his back, and he flipped out! He shook his body away and attempted to bite my finger. Now I am scared to touch him! What should I do?
What is the best treatment for a leopard gecko bite?
Leopard gecko bites are not dangerous. When one of mine bites me (a rare occurrence) and actually breaks the skin (even rarer) I’m somewhat proud of it.If the bite breaks the skin, just wash it and treat it like any other small cut. There’s no particular risks with leopard geckos. As far as reptiles go, they are one of the least likely to have issues with salmonella.
My leopard gecko keeps on biting me what do i do ?
Before picking him up, try letting him just sit on your hand in the cage so he can get used to you because he obviously feels threatened. If it's a baby, well, they do that. Either way, you are just going to have to have a lot of patience with him. They see us as predators, that we're going to eat them. Hey, I'd bite too if someone way bigger than me picked me up and carried me around. You might also be holding him too tight. Thumb under his chest and ring and middle fingers over his back--firm but light grip! So, a few times a day, scoop him up in your hand and let him hang out on it in the tank just above the substrate. Then try lightly and slowly running your thumb over him. He'll probably run off the first few times, but he'll eventually get used to it. When he is more calm and used to you, then try taking him out and holding him. Remember, reptiles aren't dogs and cats. They run on a whole different mentality and rules. Good luck!
My leopard gecko hisses, bites me and sprints away when i try to pick him up?
An easy way to tame your leo is by placing you hand in front of him and letting him check you out if he wants to. Once he feels comfortable enough to let you hold him, he might actually crawl onto your hand. Don't pick him up from above or by the tail. Approach him slowly and gently. Scoop underneath of him. Taming can take a long time. Hope this helps!
Does it hurt when a leopard gecko bites? How harmful could it be?
It feels like you just pinched yourself; that’s all the bite pressure they have. No venom or anything like that. Young geckos are usually scared of anything and everything moving, until around when they become sexually mature (9 months). Then they are more liable to bite you while they’re active adults. Once they are > 10 years old (they usually live around 15 years), they become much more sedentary and once again, it becomes rare.The only time when they try to bite you is usually feeding time, when they get your finger mixed up with a cricket or pinky mouse (you should never feed them those btw). They always will quickly turn their head towards your finger and breath hard, then shake their tail before they bite (soooo cute!). So you almost always have warning. You could wear gloves or use a piece of cardboard if you want to avoid it.They are great pets and much safer and easier to take care of than some lizards like monitors or chameleons.
Do baby leopard geckos hurt you when they bite you?
Nope! Not even when they are adults.When my leopard gecko was a baby and juvenile I was bitten twice:I had just gotten him, and I didn’t know that they should be left alone for a while to become more comfortable in their cage and new surroundings. I also didn’t know juveniles tended to be more bitey. I stuck my hand in there, and my gecko barked and then bit me. It startled me but it felt like I had been poked by a fly.The second time (this has also happened with him as an adult), I was feeding him and he thought my pinky finger was a worm. He fiercely attacked, but it felt the same as the first time; basically nothing. Kinda cute actually.If you have a leopard gecko or are thinking about getting one, don’t be afraid of the bite because it 100% does not hurt. Trust me on this one.
My Leopard Gecko hisses and snaps at me when i try to pick her up what should i do?
How long have you had them? They need time to adjust to their new homes and just like people it takes some longer than others. I would just work slowly with her. I have 3 and one of mine is 2-3 yrs old. He is a male and he still bites me on occasions. They are just trying to be defensive and scare you. Have you actually been bitten yet? It really doesn't hurt all too much, there is just some shock. I would just urge you to take it slow so you do not over stress the baby. Good Luck
When i Pick up my baby leopard gecko will he bite me if scared? if so do they have sharp teeth able 4 stitches?
leopard geckos are not aggressive reptiles they will gladly run before they fight. in most cases they only bite if ur hurting them or if they feel cornered so keep ur palm flat and open dont close you hand on it. just move slowly u dont want to startle it. when its scared the bigger worry is it losing its tail so dont approach it with your hand from behind try head on or from the side. if it does bite it will feel like a slight pinch, certainly not enough to require stitches.