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Tokay Gecko (Captive Bred)
IntermediateGekko gecko
Large gecko with blue-gray body and orange spots. Named for its distinctive 'Tokay!' call. WC specimens are feisty but CB are calmer. Walks on walls and ceilings.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
25〜32℃
Lifespan
10-20 years
Size
25-35cm
Humidity
60〜80%
Diet
Insects (crickets, dubia, superworms)
About
The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) is a large gecko distributed widely from South Asia through Southeast Asia. This entry concerns captive-bred (CB) individuals, which carry lower parasite risk and are easier to manage than wild-caught specimens. Adults reach 25–35 cm in total length, with striking coloration of orange and red spots scattered over a blue-grey ground. Its name derives from its loud call, which sounds like 'to-kay, to-kay.' Arboreal and nocturnal, it should be kept in a tall enclosure with climbing branches and hides. It is feisty and bites hard, so handling requires caution. It is insectivorous, taking crickets and dubia roaches. Hardy and not difficult to maintain, it is nonetheless considered suited to intermediate keepers because of its strong temperament.
Basic Info
Origin
Southeast and South Asia (from India through Southeast Asia to southern China)
Lifespan
10-20 years
Size
25-35cm
Temperature
25〜32℃
Humidity
60〜80%
Diet
Insects (crickets, dubia, superworms)
Care Guide
Enclosure
Tall cage. Climbs walls — escape-proof thoroughly
Morphs (Varieties)
トッケイヤモリ(Gekko gecko)のCB個体。近年デザイナーモルフ市場が成立。パターンレス系・プラチナ・キャンディドット・キャラメルアルビノは劣性、リデュースドパターンとスーパーレッドは共優性。カリコ・リューシスティックは遺伝様式未証明のため省略。
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
PatternlessBlue-headed Green (Powder Blue)Olive PatternlessPlatinumCandy DotCaramel Albino
Incomplete dominant1 copy visual; 2 copies (super form) more pronounced.
Reduced PatternSuper Red
Other
CalicoLeucistic
Sources: Dakotah Blue Exotics Tokay Morph Guide / Gecko Time - Tokay (Gekko gecko)
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Gekko gecko (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms: Gekko aculeatus Houttuyn, 1782, Gekko annulatus Kuhl, 1820, Gekko guttatus Daudin, 1802, Gekko indicus (Girard, 1858), Gekko perlatus Houttuyn, 1782, Gekko tenuis (Hallowell, 1857)
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書II
トッケイヤモリ(Gekko gecko)は 2019年(CoP18)に附属書IIへ掲載。CB(繁殖個体)でも附属書は同じ。
Sources: CITES Checklist (Gekko gecko Appendix II; CoP18 2019)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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