Tokay Gecko
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
[[Image:polka_dots_galore.jpg|thumb|left|Photo by [http://www.thereptilefile.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=48 Tokay's_Unlimited]]]Tokay Gecko’s (Gekko gecko) are nocturnal gecko originating from Southeast Asia, India, western New Guinea, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. These geckos are arboreal, or tree-dwelling, usually found in the rainforest trees. In the wild they can sometimes be found living in the homes of people in search of insects. | [[Image:polka_dots_galore.jpg|thumb|left|Photo by [http://www.thereptilefile.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=48 Tokay's_Unlimited]]]Tokay Gecko’s (Gekko gecko) are nocturnal gecko originating from Southeast Asia, India, western New Guinea, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. These geckos are arboreal, or tree-dwelling, usually found in the rainforest trees. In the wild they can sometimes be found living in the homes of people in search of insects. | ||
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| + | These geckos are not known for being friendly and easy to handle. Their space is their own and they aim to keep it that way. They have strong jaws and many sharp, little teeth they can inflict some kind of damage with as adults. | ||
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| + | Tokay's are a very vocal lizard. At night they will call in a sound that's known as "barking". Some Tokay keepers have even had to move their wards to another part of the house for the noise they can make. | ||
== Difficulty == | == Difficulty == | ||
