Tokay Gecko

Meat Man · 03-06-04, 12:38 PM

I was thinking about getting a tokay gecko. The only thing is, I was wondering do they like to be handled, or is it ok to handle them? I wouldn't really like to get a gecko that shouldn't be handled. Thanks.

sketchy4 · 03-06-04, 12:41 PM

Tokays do not like to be handled. they are quite agressive little guys. if you want a gecko that can be handled then go with a leopard gecko.

Siretsap · 03-06-04, 12:43 PM

A tokay isn't your type of gecko if you want to handle some. They have to be one of the nastiest geckos I know. One out of 1000 will be ok to handle a little. Most will give quite some painful bites and some will die from a heart attack in your hands.

Even new born babies are like that, as soon as they emerge from the egg they are nasty geckos. But so damn cute.

Perfect if you want to have a display animal since they get quite big and have beautiful colors.

If you want a gecko that sticks to surfaces and is ok to handle, go for a crested they are around 60 to 100$ and are a good pet gecko.

Meat Man · 03-06-04, 12:45 PM

So what geckos are good pets that can be handled besides leopard and crested?

Meat Man · 03-06-04, 12:47 PM

Oh, I was looking at some pictures and satanic geckos looks very cool. Would they be a good pet, because i would LOVE to get one of those!

Siretsap · 03-06-04, 12:48 PM

Fat tail gecko 60 to 90$
leachianus 600 to 1000$
Satanic leaftail 150 to 200$
most of the others will be stressed, well I am sure there are more, but those are the ones that came to my mind.

Meat Man · 03-06-04, 12:56 PM

Alright, thanks everyone. If anymore geckos that are good pets come to mind, PLEASE post them, because I want a gecko that would be nice to hold. Thanks!

JeffT · 03-07-04, 12:30 PM

Not sure if you really want a satanic for a first gecko, they are a more difficult specie to keep from what I have read. Also leaftail geckos are very delicate, you might not want to hold him.

A good starter gecko for handeling is:

leopards
fat tails
day geckos
helmeted geckos

manville · 03-07-04, 05:35 PM

I would go with the leo gecko or the crested for starters

Dani33 · 03-07-04, 06:26 PM

Day geckoes aren't good for handling. Their skin is too delicate. I would agree that fat tails, leos and cresties are best for a beginner.

sketchy4 · 03-07-04, 08:21 PM

i really like the striped AFT's. and the amelanistics are beautiful too.

CHRISANDBOIDS14 · 03-07-04, 10:32 PM

How about pictus geckos? Those are very cheap, hardy, and good for handling. Im also expecting to produce some this year. Hopefully soon.

Chris

Meat Man · 03-08-04, 08:07 AM

Alright, Ive done some researching and I am either getting a crested, pictus, or flying. Most likely a crested though.

Dom · 03-08-04, 08:49 AM

On tockays .. almost 100% of the time .. if not handled as babies .. they grow agressice but if u spend lots of time with the babies they eventually become puppy tame .. and are one of the best geckos to handle .. once tame anyway . Personally I love tockays...

Naughty Nat · 03-11-04, 06:49 PM

Tockays are simply crazy and they have a terrible bite. But they are cute looking and they somewhat talk.