Lizards should be held with a light touch since they tend to struggle more violently the more firmly they are restrained. They should not be picked up by the limbs or the tail which can result in shed tails ([[Autotomy|autotomy]]) and disarticulated or broken limbs. Also, gecko skin tears very easily. | Lizards should be held with a light touch since they tend to struggle more violently the more firmly they are restrained. They should not be picked up by the limbs or the tail which can result in shed tails ([[Autotomy|autotomy]]) and disarticulated or broken limbs. Also, gecko skin tears very easily. |