How long can a Tokay live?

Tokay geckos are a nocturnal species. Tokay geckos live to be about 10 years old in human care.

1. How long do Tokay lizards live?
2. What do you feed a Tokay?
3. Do Tokay geckos sleep?
4. How long can a Tokay gecko live without water?

How long do Tokay lizards live?

Inhabiting much of Southeast Asia, including areas populated by people, tokay geckos can grow up to 15 inches long. They are estimated to live about 10 years in captivity. They do best in enclosures mimicking their natural environment, and providing them with adequate space and hiding spots.

What do you feed a Tokay?

Tokay geckos are usually voracious eaters and can be fed a variety of insect prey, including crickets, superworms, mealworms, waxworms, grasshoppers, and cockroaches. Larger tokays might even take pinky mice.

Do Tokay geckos sleep?

Tokay geckos will spend the daylight hours resting in a vertical head down position, and will often sleep in the same place day after day. ... However, tokays are highly active after the lights go out.

How long can a Tokay gecko live without water?

They need drinking water and access to a humid area in their enclosures. If you have to leave home for a few days, leave a bowl of water for your pet. Adult reptiles can go a couple of days without water, but try not to push it much past three days, as your leopard gecko may dehydrate and die.