Tokay Gecko Tokays are some of the most beautiful geckos in the world. As with most arboreal (tree dwelling) geckos, it is best not to handle tokay geckos frequently. Not only are they fast and assertive, they are capable of inflicting a painful bite. Children should not handle these impressive geckos. Tokay geckos are great terrarium display reptiles and are well known for their loud vocalizations. Length is up to 14". Have the new terrarium completely set up before bringing your new friend home. Additionally, make sure your new family member is allowed enough time to adjust to its new home before any attempt to handle it.

Feeding Tokay geckos do well on a diet consisting of a variety of vitamin/calcium dusted insects such as crickets, mealworms and waxworms. Adult tokay geckos should be fed 3-4 times per week, some juveniles can be fed twice daily during their growing period. A shallow water bowl should be provided and changed daily. Daily misting of the habitat will help maintain the humidity level.

Housing Successful permanent maintenance requires at least a 25 gallon tall terrarium. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. The enclosure must include a basking area with several climbing branches, a suitable hiding area, and a "cool" area to allow for thermoregulation. Cork bark is an excellent item to use with all geckos. The bark can be "layered" to allow the gecko many hiding and foraging areas. Artificial and natural plants also help to create a natural look. Male tokay geckos can be extremely aggressive toward one another. Unless breeding is desired, tokays are best kept singularly.

Ideal daytime temperature for these box turtles should range between 70 and 80 degrees. Additionally, a basking area should maintain a local temperature of 90 to 95 degrees. Night time temperature should remain between 50 and 70 degrees. The humidity for box turtles should be kept at or near 65 percent. Most geckos require ultraviolet lighting to maintain good health. Although nocturnal (mainly active at night) geckos don't require ultraviolet lighting, if it is part of the habitat design, it is recommended for 12 hours per day. The use of a timer will assist in maintaining an accurate schedule of light periods. Bed-A-Beast is an ideal substrate for tokay gecko terrariums. It should be kept moist and changed regularly to avoid bacterial growth.