Why would a leopard gecko hiss?

How old is the gecko in question? Younger Leopard Gecko's can let out a hiss or even a little scream like sound. They may do this if they're nervous, just settling into a new environment for instance. read more

Leopard geckos hiss as a defence mechanism. If you pet leopard gecko is hissing at you, it is probably not tame yet. Taming them takes time, but it's fairly easy. read more

Younger Leopard Gecko's can let out a hiss or even a little scream like sound. They may do this if they're nervous, just settling into a new environment for instance. Typically as they get older this behaviour will stop and they will calm to the point that you will hardly ever hear them. read more