How to Handle a Crested Gecko Without Stressing It Out
How to handle a crested gecko without stressing it out You bring home a brand-new crested gecko, it’s perched on the glass looking like a tiny dragon, and your first instinct is to scoop it up. Stop right there. Improper handling is the number one reason new owners end up with a gecko that drops its tail and hides for weeks. PetMD notes that crested geckos can self-amputate their tails under stress, and unlike leopard geckos, that tail never grows back. So yeah, technique matters. ...