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i was just wondering when it was ok to start handling a gecko. i know that your not supposed to when they are very young cause it can stress them. mine is about 4 1/2 inches i guess but still very scared of me. would handling it make it less scared of me maybe? thanks.

I usually start handling mine when they get past their scrawing delicate stage and start to bulk up a little. Handling will usually calm them down a little and get them used to you. With a baby try to start with a few minutes a day. I know mine are always jumpy when they are young and I think some what suicidal at times (j/k). But even though most of my adult will chill on my sholder forever if I'd let them, I have some females that bolt for no apparent reason. Good Luck!
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Emily

1.2 SHTCT (Gus, Baby & Gizmo)
.1 Tangerine (Ziggy)
1.1 Patternless (Zander & Daisy)
.3 Hypo High Yellow (Zoe, Dini, & Munch)
1. Normal (Nelson)
.1 ???? (Unnamed)
1.1 ferrets (Oliver and Delilah)
1. budgie (Max)
0.0.1 Ring neck Parakeet (Kiwi)
1.1 German Shepards (Jake and Abigail)

The Spotted Gecko
**Updated 01-07-05**

thanks for the quick reply. i didnt think anyone else was on this late. ill start to try holding him/her then. ive never tried before and its eating fine and has a nice big tail (well at least much bigger than when i got it).

no problem. it's just good to know I'm not the only one home on a friday night hanging out on the gecko forum!
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Emily

1.2 SHTCT (Gus, Baby & Gizmo)
.1 Tangerine (Ziggy)
1.1 Patternless (Zander & Daisy)
.3 Hypo High Yellow (Zoe, Dini, & Munch)
1. Normal (Nelson)
.1 ???? (Unnamed)
1.1 ferrets (Oliver and Delilah)
1. budgie (Max)
0.0.1 Ring neck Parakeet (Kiwi)
1.1 German Shepards (Jake and Abigail)

The Spotted Gecko
**Updated 01-07-05**