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Tokay Gecko
Gekko gecko
The stunning, blue-spotted, loud-mouthed gecko of the walls of Asia — a gorgeous display animal with a legendary bite.
10–14 in15–20 years
Habitat
Enclosure
18×18×24 in tall minimum
Temperature
Basking 85–90°F · ambient 75–82°F
Humidity / Water
70–80%, misted heavily twice daily
Heating & lighting
Overhead heat on a thermostat, basking 85–90°F, plus UVB. Tall bark-covered cage with hides — they're nocturnal showpieces.
Diet
Feed these
- Crickets
- Dubia roaches
- Silkworms
- Gecko diet powder occasionally
Never feed
- Handling — a genuinely painful bite
- Cramped enclosures
- Citrus-scented foods (they refuse them)
Feed every other day. At night the males bark 'TO-kay!' — loud, unmistakable, and part of the deal.
Cohabitation
Can live with
No one — house this species alone.
Never house with
Other tokay geckos — violent fights Any other species
One per enclosure — even pairs fight in small tanks. Enjoy the bark; skip the handling.
