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The Tokay Gecko is the second largest Gecko species, attaining lengths of about 30–40cm (11–15 inches) for males, and 20–30cm (7–11 inches) for females, with weights of 150–300g (5–10 oz). They are distinctive in appearance, with a bluish or greyish body, sporting spots ranging from light yellow to bright red. The male is more brightly coloured than the female. They have large eyes with a vertical slit pupil.

Males are very territorial, and will attack other males Tokays as well as other Gecko species. They are solitary and only meet during the mating season. Females lay clutches of one or two hard shelled eggs which are guarded until they hatch. Tokay Geckos feed on insects and small vertebrates.

The typical lifespan is 7–10 years, however in captivity some Tokays have been known to live over 18 years.

Tokay gecko.
Gekko gecko
Paignton zoo
Image size
600x600px 126.6 KB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Shutter Speed
1/200 second
Aperture
F/3.5
Focal Length
105 mm
ISO Speed
1600
Date Taken
Aug 17, 2008, 1:28:51 PM
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