Publisher's Synopsis
The Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) is a huge, colorful species of gecko found in Southeast Asia, encompassing nations like Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. It stands out visually and sonically from other animals.
The Tokay Gecko is described below along with some of its defining features and facts.
- Tokay Geckos are recognizable by their eye-catching appearance, which can range from blue-gray to dark red or orange. They usually have splotchy or banded coloring. They have big, vertically oriented pupils in their eyes and sticky pads on the bottoms of their feet that they use for climbing.
- Some individuals of these geckos can grow to be as long as 30-40 centimeters (12-16 inches) in length.
- Tokay geckos are able to startle observers with their loud, distinctive sounds that sound like a repeating "to-kay, to-kay" or "gek-ko, gek-ko." These noises are utilized for territory disputes and mating communication.
- Tokay geckos are great climbers and spend much of their time in trees, which explains their behavior. They like to forage for food at night and are nocturnal in nature. They frequently spend the daytime hours hidden in the cracks of trees or other similar locations.
- You can find these geckos in the jungles of several different Southeast Asian countries.
- Although the Tokay Gecko is not in danger of extinction due to current conservation efforts, its habitat is being destroyed and it is sometimes taken from the wild for the pet trade. Protecting their populations requires legitimate and sustainable trading and collection practices.
- Reproduction: Tokay Geckos deposit eggs, which they attach to hiding areas in their habitat. Baby geckos look just like their adult counterparts but are born a few months later.
- Their food consists mostly of insects, but they have also been observed to snack on rodents and small birds.
Tokay Geckos are beautiful and entertaining to listen to, but it's vital to think about the ethical and legal ramifications of keeping them as pets if they're protected by local wildlife laws.
