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==Handling==

==Handling==

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) 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 ([[Lizard Musculoskeletal System|autotomy]]) and disarticulated or broken limbs. Also, gecko skin tears very easily.

* Initially, it is best to capture them with a towel unless they are presented in a bag, in which case they can be restrained before being removed from the bag.  

* Initially, it is best to capture them with a towel unless they are presented in a bag, in which case they can be restrained before being removed from the bag.  

* Small lizards can be caught and examined in a small net.

* Small lizards can be caught and examined in a small net.

Take care handling very small lizards, hatchlings and sick animals, especially those with metabolic bone disease.

Take care handling very small lizards, hatchlings and sick animals, especially those with [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|metabolic bone disease]].

Note that Gila monsters and beaded lizards have poisonous bites!

Note that Gila monsters and beaded lizards have poisonous bites!

'''Also see [[Lizard Physical Examination|Lizard Physical Examination]].

'''Also see'''[[Lizard Physical Examination|Lizard Physical Examination]].

==Chemical restraint==

==Chemical restraint==