Crested and Leopard Geckos

[atw]

Quick question...

How do crested geckos compare to leopard geckos in terms of temperament and willingness to be handled?

Thanks,
Adam

[Brock]

Leopard and cresties are both a bit more skiddish as youngin's, but are very tolerant when matured. I have a 5 month old crestie and 5 leopards a year old+, I find the leopard are more easier to control when handled, since they can't climb well, but the crestie is funner to handle and I can see myself walking around the house with a mature one on my shoulder.

Of course each individual reptile is, well, individual, but they are very similar in temperament and willingness to be handled.

-Brock

[adamofsound]

crested just like to be on the move when handeled. if you use the hand walking technique a crestile will be happy to use your hands like a treadmill. cresties wont stay still for long. I also like to hold my other arm a foot or two away, and a bit higher. the crested will leap for higher ground 90% of the time.
oh, and while you are getting used to handling a crested, make sure you have a large mirror handy. ive had cresties run over my shoulder and chill out on my back for like an hour while no one else was around to help me!
I also find baby crested much less skittish than leo babies once they are in your hand.

Adam

[atw]

Thanks for responding. I have been thinking about getting a crested gecko and this help...

Adam