Why is my leopard gecko being sluggish?

Why is my leopard gecko being sluggish?

Lethargy in leopard geckos is abnormal and the biggest hint of underlying health problems. The causes of lethargy range from stress, incorrect enclosure temperature, injury, and illness. A quick health assessment should be done when your leopard gecko is lethargic.

How long does it take to get used to holding a leopard gecko?

Holding a leopard gecko actually stresses the reptile out so for the first two to three weeks I just like to let my leopard gecko get used to his/her new habitat; you probably won’t see it much at first. They are going to be very scared. I tend to use paper towels for my substrate or newspaper for the first 2-3 weeks.

Can a leopard gecko crawl on your hand?

It takes time, but your gecko will eventually get used to your hand reaching inside the terrarium. Once your leopard gecko starts crawling up to your hand you can pick them up. I would not pick them up from the top because that is how a bird would. Instead put your hand in front of it and gently touch it’s tail so that it will crawl on your hand.

Is it OK to sleep on a leopard gecko?

Provided you have read the leopard gecko caresheet and are taking proper care of your new gecko you’ll be fine. Remember that it’s a very slow process to get your leopard gecko to trust you, but in due time they’ll have no problem sleeping on you for hours and hours.

What should I Feed my new leopard gecko?

Geckos love to lick water off the terrarium. You can feed them 3-4 small mealworms a day (dusted with calcium powder). Put your hand in the terrarium and see how your leopard gecko reacts. Don’t be worried if they don’t show much interest at first.

Holding a leopard gecko actually stresses the reptile out so for the first two to three weeks I just like to let my leopard gecko get used to his/her new habitat; you probably won’t see it much at first. They are going to be very scared. I tend to use paper towels for my substrate or newspaper for the first 2-3 weeks.

It takes time, but your gecko will eventually get used to your hand reaching inside the terrarium. Once your leopard gecko starts crawling up to your hand you can pick them up. I would not pick them up from the top because that is how a bird would. Instead put your hand in front of it and gently touch it’s tail so that it will crawl on your hand.

Provided you have read the leopard gecko caresheet and are taking proper care of your new gecko you’ll be fine. Remember that it’s a very slow process to get your leopard gecko to trust you, but in due time they’ll have no problem sleeping on you for hours and hours.

Geckos love to lick water off the terrarium. You can feed them 3-4 small mealworms a day (dusted with calcium powder). Put your hand in the terrarium and see how your leopard gecko reacts. Don’t be worried if they don’t show much interest at first.

What do you do when you first bring a leopard gecko home?

When you first bring them home, don’t handle your new leopard geckos for three or four days—they need to get used to their new surroundings. Keep a close eye on them, in case moving in has stressed them out or caused them to get sick. Even a settled-in lizard can get sick.