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Post by geckomadgyal on Apr 12, 2007 18:14:51 GMT 1
Leos are probably one of the only lizards that don't mind being handled...just wondering if there were any others.
Gargoyle Gecko's don't really mind it I've handled a golden gecko and she didnt mind..
Anyone experienced any more?
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Post by Paul on Apr 12, 2007 20:15:07 GMT 1
fat tails are pretty good with handling. Like leos they're a little wary about it as hatchlings but with time they seem to enjoy it (well mine do lol ;D)
cresties are another species that are great for handling. they seem to really enjoy the attention.
i've also been told of some other gecko species that are ok to handle but tend to be a bit more fragile so need some extra research. i.e.
Velvet Geckos Day Geckos Mournings Geckos (Very small though so are very fragile)
Its all down to how much effort you put into spending time with your lizards.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 12, 2007 22:28:23 GMT 1
There are some though that handling is a bit of a taboo, for example Paul's frog eyed geckos (wonder geckos) their skin is so fragile that a fingernail could rip right through it.
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Post by Lee on Apr 13, 2007 1:07:35 GMT 1
ive been quite lucky to be able to handle every gecko speices ive ever had African fat tails,crested,gargoyles are the main handleable lizards but things like moorish,white spotted and many others do accept occassional handling even tokays haha but wouldn't recommend it as im silly and doesn't set good example lol
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Post by geckomadgyal on Apr 13, 2007 11:54:35 GMT 1
There are some though that handling is a bit of a taboo, for example Paul's frog eyed geckos (wonder geckos) their skin is so fragile that a fingernail could rip right through it. yeah kimmy's right...its like day geckos, especially the Standings...you're not supposed to handle them at all because their skin is so fragile and ripping it can cause infection and sometimes doesn't heal. lol lee you're so lucky!!
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