Safety note: Caution: Tokay Geckos can deliver a painful bite if handled.
The Tokay Gecko is a large, colorful lizard with a distinctive blue-gray body and bright orange or red spots. It is known for its loud, barking call and strong territorial behavior.
Habitat
Typically found in tropical forests and urban areas.
Diet
Insects and small vertebrates.
How common
Uncommon
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