Well, if it's just a small flesh wound, its probably not worth worrying about. make sure the cage stays clean, and if you can without the gecko freaking out too much, dab a bit of polysporne or some other antibacterial cream type stuff on the wound.



The tail wagging thing tends to indicate excitement/unease and tends to stop once theyre used to being handled. Mine do that when I wake them up suddenly and when theyre about to strike at a food item. If you havent had yours very long and its only 5 months old, give it a few weeks to settle in and make sure it hears your voice/sees you cleaning the cage and throwing in food and such. Once it's used to you doing that, then try gently picking it up, while supporting it's weight. I find they usually dont like being lifted off the ground, but once theyre off the ground and safely supported in your hands they tend to calm down. Do this for about 15 minutes a day and it will probably calm down in no time.



so yeah, to summarize:

-keep the cage clean

-try and get an antibacterial cream of some sort on the wound

-let the gecko get used to your presence and then begin to try handling gently



hope that helps

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