Tokay Gecko Caresheet

Tokay Gecko care sheet

Gekko gecko

Tokay Gecko is one of the world's largest gecko species. They are beautiful, intelligent and often misunderstood reptiles to be kept relatively simple and show interesting behavior. Tokays wild type background color purple-to-dark blue-to-light with an orange pattern / spots and stains orange-red combined. Tokay gecko have been kept in captivity for decades and turned into a much more beautiful. Often called the "Pet Store fodder species, they are useful and powerful prisoners that breed easily, if kept in the right environment. They work as well planted in a large vivarium and will not dig or destroy crops. If you have a large gecko that will works well as a lizard look and do not mind not handle your pet, Tokays is an excellent choice.

Size  

Tokay Geckos are great, some adult males reaching 14 inches long-full. Their body weight with a large head and powerful jaws. Despite their size, rapid Tokays and agile animals. Healthy individuals appear good, with clear eyes and perfect skin with a lift, a full-scale bumps along the dorsal surface. healthy animal has a clean bright red to orange mouth and nostrils run free liquid or bubbles.

Geography 

Tokay gecko is native to Bangladesh, India, South China and Southeast Asia. They were introduced to Hawaii and Florida for the pet trade. Hardy these lizards can survive anywhere temperature and humidity are high enough and there are plenty of prey. often in their homelands Tokays houses where they were welcomed as a sign of good luck and insect-eating pests.

Sexing 

Tokay gecko sexing can be difficult. Men tend to be larger with a heavier head / jaw. Both sexes have pre-anal pores, but men are more prominent and often emit pheremone candles to mark the spot. Young Tokays precisely at 4-6 months, look for this sexed pores with 10x loupe. Men are sometimes seen protruding hemipenal in the bottom of the story. If you are unsure of your gender Tokays, NOT house together, males of this species are very territorial and they will fight, with potentially fatal consequences. Women are more tolerant, but still could be some level of intra-female aggression, especially when the man / eggs are present.

Natural habitat 

Tokay Gecko is more fertile, warm, tropical forest. They spend their days in hollow tree branches or under the loose skin of a large part of the hidden, that appears at night to seek prey and find a partner. Plants are very satisfied with the type of plastic or alive, consider the feeling of certainty that these animals need to thrive.

Durability 

In the wild live an average of 2-5 Tokays years. In captivity they can live 10-20 years with proper care.

Heat / Humidity 

Tokay Gecko require hot, humid conditions with adequate air circulation. Temperature around 80-85F 85-95F with sundeck ideal during the day and night reduced by 10 degrees well tolerated. humidity must be within 70%, with a daily misting to allow variations to mimic the natural cycle of rain. Although geckos can tolerate a drop of humidity in the range of 40%, can cause problems with shedding, especially among young people. The best form of heat for Tokays are incandescent lamps during the day with a low wattage red or blue (25-60) lights for night vision / heat, if necessary. Under tank heater is not effective with this type because the very trees and not routinely with geothermal resources. The author has managed to wound the branch cable Heat in housing as well. The animals do not require night lighting UV. can cycle 12 hours of light with change 14 on/10 off during the summer to stimulate the ranch. heavy fog is also an incentive to breed animals. timer is the easiest way to adjust the lighting.

Feeding 

Tokay Gecko is a big eater. They will consume almost anything that caught their attention, and that it was possible. Crickets and cockroaches, the best staple food, with a moth caterpillars or grasshoppers or any kind. Make sure that all the insects collected from pesticide-free wild. Some animals take pinkie mice (1 day to 1 week old) and this is a good way to fatten and thin animals. Avoid eating worms / super worms, insect larvae, this low nutritional value and are often rejected because of its nature is not active. Adults 10-20 Tokay Gecko prey consumed per meal is best when eating every day. Insects should not be longer than the head of the animal. Young and growing young are the best days for eating optimal growth. young animals are usually only suitable sized prey 5-10 per session. Prey insects must be loaded before the food is good quality at least 24 hours are offered. High-quality calcium supplements should be pollinated by insects other food for animals to grow and two to three times per week for adults. Breeding female must be 24 hour access to calcium in a shallow dish. Many Tokays such as baby food fruits and fruit, ripe bananas, peaches, melons, or, or use Crested Gecko Diet, if available. This food is used as a variety occasionally and must not replace a diet of insects. Fruit food must be removed after 36 hours to prevent mold and other pests.

Housing 

Tokays a large, active geckos. Minimum 18 "X12" X18 "required for a single adult, with more space is recommended. This territorial animals need more space, if kept in pairs or groups, with an area of 24" X18 "X24" optimal for couples. This does not mean you can not get a bigger cage, the bigger the better and the animals will use the space. Tokay Geckos are not home with men and women who fight some liver mixture. Enter the hide at least two regions, one in cold regions and closer before the sun. Thus, mysterious animals thermoregulate and still remain hidden. large branches should be made of cork or driftwood as a perch available. Plants, live well, Fake, or both are necessary for these animals feel at home. There are many plants that are safe, choose some with large leaves and that this in low light conditions. Snake Plant, Pothos, crotonic, bromeliads and Philedendrons some popular choices. Open Space is not as important as these lizards remain invisible usually prefer. PVC pipe or bamboo (2 "diameter for adults) is an excellent accommodation and is often used as a place of eggs. Provide a water bowl with clean water misting is important because most do not drink standing water .. Tokay gecko droppings twice a day or more maintain an upright moisture. substrates of paper or paper towels can be used for ease of installation, or natural substances, such as pine is a mulch, perlite-free potting soil, peat, peat moss or coconut fiber. When using a natural substrate, using a drainage layer of gravel or expanded clay pellets to prevent soil saturation. bioactive substrate can remain in place for years will be maintained.

Breeding 

Tokay Geckos are good breeders in captivity. If these conditions are fulfilled, they will often produce eggs without cycling. Adults should be kept in pairs, the trio can work, but women can eat one another egg and / or combat. Fogging stronger and longer provide the light period in the spring are often reluctant to trigger a breeder. Be careful when animals mate, some Tokays just do not like each other. After the pair had mated, they were bound and replaced by other animals or can be difficult if not impossible. Once bound Tokays often breed on a regular basis throughout the year, manufactured by the clutches of two eggs as often as every 2 months.

Incubation 

Tokays Male guards eggs and young animals often have to be careful when working in a ministry to men. Gestation period is 30 days, usually stuck with a pair of eggs in females selected points. When in place in your terrarium does not stick to try to move the eggs, they are fragile. Just cover it with some gauze or a small plastic cup with press shop a few holes for ventilation and to let them, they will usually breed in the vivarium in order. Eggs glued removable cage furniture or, rarely, loose can be removed and placed carefully in 78-87F were incubated and hatched in 30-20 days depending on temperature. The temperature-based sex determination has not been found in the Tokay gecko, but possible. Further research is needed.

Offspring 

Young Tokay Geckos are miniature versions of adults. Setting babies individually or in pairs in the vivarium clutch pair of small (5 gal). Enter the same conditions as adults. Feed teens every day with a careful observation of the infant to avoid competition between siblings. Separate all the animals that are not compatible. Young grow rapidly Tokays with adequate food and heat to reach maturity some within 9 months. Women must be at least a year before they were raised. Captive bred animals are generally calm and easy to handle, and although many babies and children bite, less painful than an adult bite.

Conclusion 

If you are interested in tame the Tokay gecko , then start young. A baby raised the best way to go. Wild caught Tokays usually highly aggressive advertising expenses and the parasite that are suitable for more experienced amateur-left. Addressing young Tokays day for a short time (15 minutes) to build trust and gain the trust of the animal. Do not touch that allows geckos to climb on hand. Aggressive or behaving animals should be moved with a little bird or fish nets. Tokays can be tamed, I have done several times so, but these animals are not treated better, and true fans will respect and appreciate their desire, rather than as an extraordinary display of animal. 

There are some Tokay morphs in development and many are not yet proven. More often Albino, Green kodominan, Powder Blue Patternless, Olive Patternless, Calico, and Leucistic Melanistic. Most generally agree gecko morphs can be expensive as Tokays founded not bred in captivity animal trade. careful breeding and commitment of time and should produce some outstanding animals.