Tokay Gecko
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| - | + | 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. | |
| - | 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. Tokay’s can grow between 8 to 14 inches, depending on the sex. | + | |
| + | == Difficulty == | ||
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| + | == Basic Info == | ||
| + | === Size === | ||
| + | Tokay’s can grow between 8 to 14 inches, depending on the sex. | ||
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| + | === Lifespan === | ||
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| + | === Handling === | ||
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== Housing == | == Housing == | ||
Since Tokay Gecko’s are arboreal, they require a tall terrarium, rather than long. A 20 gallon tall would be suitable for a single gecko, but larger is always better. Exo-Terra and ZooMed both make glass terrariums that open from the front with screen lids. These are great for Tokay’s, the 24”x24”x24” Exo-Terra would easily house a pair. Like other geckos, Tokay males cannot be housed together. Make sure to monitor female tokay’s that are housed together because even they have fights. | Since Tokay Gecko’s are arboreal, they require a tall terrarium, rather than long. A 20 gallon tall would be suitable for a single gecko, but larger is always better. Exo-Terra and ZooMed both make glass terrariums that open from the front with screen lids. These are great for Tokay’s, the 24”x24”x24” Exo-Terra would easily house a pair. Like other geckos, Tokay males cannot be housed together. Make sure to monitor female tokay’s that are housed together because even they have fights. | ||
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Tokay’s are arboreal, so vines and leaves are the best addition to their environment. Make sure the vines are strong enough to hold up the Tokay, and will not cause it to fall off. These also must support the weight of the gecko jumping back and forth, so the thicker vines are often better, as well as heavier leaves. | Tokay’s are arboreal, so vines and leaves are the best addition to their environment. Make sure the vines are strong enough to hold up the Tokay, and will not cause it to fall off. These also must support the weight of the gecko jumping back and forth, so the thicker vines are often better, as well as heavier leaves. | ||
| - | == | + | === Substrate === |
| + | The best substrate to use is one that will help hold humidity. Cypress mulch, Repti-Bark, and other soil-like mixtures are some decent choices. Cypress mulch can be purchased fairly cheap at any local home improvement/gardening store. | ||
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| + | === Temperature === | ||
During the day the temperature should be between 80-90F. This can be achieved with heat lamps above the tank. Overnight the terrarium can drop to 70-80F without a problem, so turning off the light at night and allowing the temperature to drop is okay. | During the day the temperature should be between 80-90F. This can be achieved with heat lamps above the tank. Overnight the terrarium can drop to 70-80F without a problem, so turning off the light at night and allowing the temperature to drop is okay. | ||
| + | === Humidity === | ||
Humidity should be around 70%, and should not drop below 50%. This can be maintained by misting the terrarium a few times a day. Using a hygrometer to measure humidity is important. I recommend a digital one, as they tend to be more accurate. | Humidity should be around 70%, and should not drop below 50%. This can be maintained by misting the terrarium a few times a day. Using a hygrometer to measure humidity is important. I recommend a digital one, as they tend to be more accurate. | ||
== Feeding == | == Feeding == | ||
| + | === Diet === | ||
Tokay’s eat insects, which can include mealworms, superworms, crickets, locusts, and other feeders. Make sure to gutload all feeders 24 hours prior to feeding it to the Tokay, this way the gecko will get the most nutrition out of the food. Dusting with calcium 2-3 times a week should also be done. | Tokay’s eat insects, which can include mealworms, superworms, crickets, locusts, and other feeders. Make sure to gutload all feeders 24 hours prior to feeding it to the Tokay, this way the gecko will get the most nutrition out of the food. Dusting with calcium 2-3 times a week should also be done. | ||
| - | == Sexing == | + | === Supplements === |
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| + | === Hydration === | ||
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| + | == Advanced == | ||
| + | === Sexing === | ||
Sexing Tokay Gecko’s is fairly simple with adults. Males have preanal pores, while females do not. These pores are arranged in a “V” shape. Running fingers over the pores will allow one to feel the wax. If there is no wax or pores, then the gecko is a female. It can take up to a year to properly sex a Tokay Gecko. Some males will not show themselves until this time, but after a year if there are no pore then the gecko is most likely a female. | Sexing Tokay Gecko’s is fairly simple with adults. Males have preanal pores, while females do not. These pores are arranged in a “V” shape. Running fingers over the pores will allow one to feel the wax. If there is no wax or pores, then the gecko is a female. It can take up to a year to properly sex a Tokay Gecko. Some males will not show themselves until this time, but after a year if there are no pore then the gecko is most likely a female. | ||
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| + | == Conclusion == | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | == Author == | ||
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