How do I open my leo's mouth safely?

Hey

After seeing pics of inside leo's mouths.. I want to be able to check inside Banana's I'm just always too scared that she will either bite me or i will injure her delicate jaw

Can someone please tell me how I can safely open banana's mouth?

They say that if you tap on the corners of their mouth eventually they will open it... she may strike, she may just show a threatening gaping posture... I can't tell you what will happen from there... I've never done it. You really don't want to have to pry at it as that is when you can cause damage.

okay.. I will try that I'm just a little worried because I never check inside her mouth :O

Neither do I honestly... If I don't see any behavior indicating there's a prroblem, I don't want to stress Eros out unjustly.

Yes, that's what I usually think But after seeing the pics of charlie's leos with the black stuff on their gums.. I just wanted to check just in case I will give it a go today

cover her eyes and tap the end of her nose will sometimes work or gentle open her mouth using something that wont do damage ie plastic drinks stirrer for cocktails

okay thanks sam!

I do it the following way (Im right handed)



With my left hand (your weaker hand) I hold the gecko. Firmly enough for it not to wiggle around, but not too strong to break its legs or cause damage to the gecko. Than with the other hand, in my case my right hand (Stronger hand) I use my thumb and first finger and put one of each side of the geckos mouth. From their tip of mouth I gentle run them down to the cheek part. They should naturally open their mouth this way. If not general grip and pull down on mouth, this has to be down VERY GENTLY THOUGH. You can use a large object (like a lolly stick or smaller pen) to keep the mouth open to get a better look.

When I check my crestie's for the calcium sacs at the back of their mouths, I gently press on the corners of their mouth and thy usually open it with no pressure. I have used this method on one of my leo's once and it worked Hope that helps

Thanks everyone! I will let you know if she lets me later tonight

well she didn't open her mouth with just the gentle touching of the sides of her cheeks.. and I didnt want to force her soo I will try the lolly pop stick method.. I will try to find something similar to a lolly stick

Just for future reference, the way Charlie does it is a great way to perform assist feeding.

If I dont have any ice lolly sticks i use those tea sticks things to stir sugar. i take them from macdonals lol

oooo I might go and get some

haha, they really good because they not too big for the leos mouth, and they free