Move your hand slowly towards the gecko so it can see your hand. Make sure it knows that it is just your hand. Gently slide your fingers under the belly with your hand on top of the gecko.
Move gently. Your hands always have to be open and loose. The gecko needs to feel safe. Don't squeeze the gecko as this can injure, anger, or scare it. If you try to constrain the gecko, it may think that you are a predator and trying to eat them. That's really scary! A scared gecko that cannot get away may turn around and bite you.
Pick it up slowly and take it out of its cage. When handling it, just let it crawl around or sit on your arm or hand. Enjoy your new friend. It is safest to sit on the floor when you are handling the gecko. This way, if the gecko jumps and lands on the floor, it won't have too far to fall, and you won't step on it.
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