TOKAY GECKO
The Tokay Gecko is a native of Northeast India, the Philippines, Indonesia, and New Guinea, and has been introduced into Belize, some Caribbean Islands, Texas, Hawaii, and Florida. It got its name from the unusual vocalization it makes, which sounds like “to-kay”. The Tokay Gecko is blue green with rust colored spots. It is one of the largest species of gecko in the world, with adult males growing up to 12 to14 inches long, females are slightly smaller averaging 8-10 inches, both with a nasty bite. The body of a Tokay Gecko is cylindrical, squat, and somewhat flattened on the upper side. The head is large and set off from the neck and they have large, prominent eyes with vertically-slit pupils. The eyelids of these animals are fused together and transparent. Their ears can be seen on the outside of the geckos as small holes on both sides of their head. It is possible to see straight through the head of these geckoes through their ears. Tokay Geckos spend most of their time in trees and other high places. Their toes have fine setae on them, allowing them to cling to vertical and overhanging surfaces and move at fast speeds.
They can often be found dwelling in and around human settlements where they can find easy shelter and are often valued for their insect pest control. They are ravenous nocturnal feeders and eat nearly anything small enough for them to overpower, including newborn mice. Wild Tokay Geckos have an average lifespan of 7-10 years. In captivity, they can live up to 20 years with proper care. In parts of Southeast Asia, Tokay Geckos are regarded as harbingers of good luck, good fortune, and fertility.
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