For a new leopard gecko owner, you can use the task of handling leopard geckos quite a difficult task at first. In reality, they are not so hard to keep, but can be if you do not know the right steps to do so.
As with any new pet, you will want to take handling leopard geckos rather slowly. When you first get your new lizard, hold it for a few seconds at a time. Try a lesson on how nervous he is every time you get to keep it. If you notice, you seem to be pretty nervous every time you hold, then it is best to keep it until they get used for a little while to the new environment. It is only fair to make them adapt to their environment before adding more stress to his life. Soon your pet will realize you are the owner, not a predator. Take it slow and earn your trust first lizard.
If you believe that your leopard gecko is used to its new surroundings, and then you can try to hold it. Never grab at your pet, however. Always here for you to achieve slow and let it know that you do not hold it on its terms, your own. Remember that you are much greater than your leopard gecko, so sudden movements can seem threatening to them. Put your hand in the cage near some scenery. Let your gecko come to you and yourself. Onto your hand on its own terms As soon as they climb and run on you, you can work more on removal from the cage.
When dealing with leopard geckos, never use harsh or sudden movements. Never touch the head or tail of the gecko, when not in use with you. In this way, they can run and nervous. If you touch the body of your gecko, they will usually feel less threatened. If you do threaten your gecko, they will usually drop their tail as part of an automatic defense mechanism. If they do, the risk of infection or other injury.
The best way to handle your new lizard by simply quietly, slowly and very gently. Even when they are babies, they will suit you. Babies are very sensitive and should be treated as such. With just a little bit too much pressure, you could easily damage your baby lizard. You will find that your new leopard gecko can shy or nervous, but this is completely normal. You have to get used to their new surroundings. You would too if you were them....
