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 #1795351


Dragonflame
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 How can i tame Sharky

how can i tame a wild alli i caught him in my back yard and named him Sharky? i tried holding it a lot but it just wiggles around and holds his mouth open so then i just put him back in his tank.
07/14/08  07:16pm

 #1795378


PrinceSushi
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   Message To: Dragonflame   In reference to Message Id: 1795351


 How can i tame Sharky

It takes a LONG time to tame an alligator lizard. If you do it incorrectly, you are bound to get no results. I’ve found that handling my alligator lizard rarely, maybe once every 2 weeks has produced amazing results after 4-5 months. He is still nervous for the first minute, but then completely calms down as long as no one touches his head or tail.

Don’t forcefully hold the lizard down. Allow him to crawl around on you when comfortable. Once he gets used you your scent and presence, you should be able to pick him up and move him around much easier.

Of course, have patience.



07/14/08  07:42pm

 #1795755


Dragonflame
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   Message To: PrinceSushi   In reference to Message Id: 1795378


 How can i tame Sharky

thanks i’ll try that



07/15/08  12:58am

 #1796851


William kimmy
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   Message To: Dragonflame   In reference to Message Id: 1795755


 How can i tame Sharky

lol when i got mine she let me hold her everytime..i think most alligatorlizards are violent and scary but mines ok..



07/15/08  08:12pm

 #1797374


PrinceSushi
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   Message To: William kimmy   In reference to Message Id: 1796851


 How can i tame Sharky

I wouldn’t call them scary or violent. I feel its the other way around. How would you like a 5+ foot creature chasing you down and trying to hold you? lol.
07/16/08  03:09am

 #1797532


Dragonflame
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   Message To: PrinceSushi   In reference to Message Id: 1797374


 How can i tame Sharky

hey princesushi i try what you said and its starting to work but he still runs away when i try out take him out to clean the tank but he rested his little head on my hand it was so cute






i’ll try to upload so pics on Sharky
07/16/08  09:40am

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William kimmy
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   Message To: PrinceSushi   In reference to Message Id: 1797374


 How can i tame Sharky

lol yea..



07/16/08  05:15pm

 #1798402


PrinceSushi
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   Message To: Dragonflame   In reference to Message Id: 1797532


 How can i tame Sharky

Handle him rarely and use slow motions. You won’t see any significant improvements for a few months.
When he runs and you absolutely need him out of the tank to clean it, scoop him up with your hand.



07/16/08  06:12pm

 #1798702


Dragonflame
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   Message To: PrinceSushi   In reference to Message Id: 1798402


 How can i tame Sharky

OK but Sharky hasn’t been eating lately I’ve got him some calcium powder and put it on the crickets but he still won’t eat PLEASE help i don’t want Sharky to die



07/16/08  10:23pm

 #1798749


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   Message To: Dragonflame   In reference to Message Id: 1798702


 How can i tame Sharky

What is your set-up like: temps, lighting, hides, substrate? Does your calcium powder have vitamin D3 and no phosphorus?

You should also refrain from handling Sharky until he/she starts eating again. Handling, for a lizard not accustomed to it, is extremely stressful. Take things slowly and make sure your lizard is well settled in(feeding and healthy) before you start regular handling.

I find a good first step is hand feeding. Once you get Sharky eating start offering the crickets on forceps instead of dropping them in. Then start offering them from your hand. This helps them to start to associate you and your hands with good things like food and it will help them to overcome their fear as they get used to reaching in their cage. Then slowly start slowly handling following Sushi’s advice. If you notice signs of stress, like not eating, decrease or stop handling for awhile.
07/16/08  10:55pm

 #1800133


William kimmy
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   Message To: Aliceinwl   In reference to Message Id: 1798749


 How can i tame Sharky

look shes on my hand.. :)

people probably saw this already but ima just show anyways



07/17/08  11:39pm

 #1800361


Dragonflame
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   Message To: William kimmy   In reference to Message Id: 1800133


 How can i tame Sharky

Sharkys ok now that i cleaned his tank and put a couple of crickets it he ate a fat one and now im happy because i would have had to let him go if he was still sick because thats what my mom said
07/18/08  09:05am

 #1801489


L1z4rds rul3!
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   Message To: Dragonflame   In reference to Message Id: 1800361


 How can i tame Sharky

Don’t jack the forum William. Make a new post.

Nice name for an alligator lizard! It’s cute. I hope everything goes well for you.
07/19/08  01:11am

 #1802069


Dragonflame
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   Message To: L1z4rds rul3!   In reference to Message Id: 1801489


 How can i tame Sharky

thanks but i dont have him anymore



07/19/08  04:38pm


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