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	Gecko - MSN Encarta
		Geckos vary in body length from 1.5 to 25 cm (0.5 to 10 in) and often have broad, flattened heads and thick, stumpy tails.
		Most geckos are tan, brown, or grayish; exceptions include the day geckos of Madagascar and other parts of Africa, which are bright green with spots of orange or yellow, and the tree geckos of New Zealand, which are green or yellowish with pale markings.
		The tokay of Southeast Asia, a large gecko with three different loud calls, is often sold as a pet, although it has an unpleasant temperament and is capable of delivering a severe bite.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761558941/Gecko.html (392 words)

	gexfiles - tokay care sheet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) is nocturnal and native to southeast Asia.
		These geckos are often released in homes in its native tropical range to eat the cockroackes and other insects that inhabit the house.
		The natural range of the tokay gecko is southeast Asia amd the Malay Archipelago, but is now has established breeding colonies in the U. They are established in south Florida in the Miami area along the Atlantic Coast in Dade and Broward counties and in Lee county along the Gulf Coast.
	www.gexfiles.com /tokaycare.html (666 words)

	Gecko (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Geckos are small to moderately large lizards belonging to the family Gekkonidae and found in warm climates throughout the world.
		Geckos are unique among lizards in their vocalizations, making chirping sounds in social interactions with other geckos.
		Recent studies of the setae on gecko footpads demonstrates that the attractive forces that hold geckos to surfaces are van der Waals interactions between the finely divided setae and the surfaces themselves.
	www.wildweasel.net /gecko.htm (1041 words)

	GGA Gekko gecko
		Tokay geckos are among the largest geckos, with adults averaging 10-12" in total length.
		Tokay geckos are almost universally noted for their aggressive attitudes, but can become accustomed to interacting with humans especially if raised in captivity and handled regularly and sensibly.
		Tokay geckos are an arboreal species, mainly from rain forests, but in many parts of their range they are commonly found in people's houses.
	www.gekkota.com /html/gekko_gecko.html (819 words)

	Tokay Gecko Care Sheet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Tokay Geckos are pale gray with bluish spots when they have been in the dark, darkening to dark gray with reddish spots in the light.
		Tokay Geckos have lamellae on the pads of their toes which enable them to walk on vertical surfaces, including ceilings, and even glass.
		Tokay's get their water by drinking the dew off of plants, themselves, and whatever they are climbing on.
	killing-joke.com /tokay.htm (713 words)

	Herpetoculture Chat Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Tokay geckos are among the largest geckos in the world, with adults attaining an average total length of 10-12" (30cm).
		Tokay geckos are an arboreal species, mainly inhabiting rain forests, but in many parts of their range they are commonly found in people's houses.
		Tokays are known as being solitary animals and are recommended to be kept individually, but can be kept in pairs or trios as long as there is only one male.
	groups.msn.com /HerpetocultureChatGroup/tokaygecko.msnw (1396 words)

	Choosing a Tokay Gecko - PetPlace.com
		Although somewhat variable, the tokay gecko’s color theme is an easily recognizable pattern of orange spots on a blue gray to slate gray background.
		The eyes of this gecko are proportionately large and lidless, and have intricately scalloped pupils that narrow to tiny pinpoints in bright light.
		As they move, the geckos deliberately curl their toetips upwards to disengage the thousands of bristle-like setae that nestle in the lamellae (the crossgrooves on the underside of a gecko's toe) and enable the geckos to climb up even the smoothest of vertical surfaces.
	www.petplace.com /reptiles/choosing-a-tokay-gecko/page1.aspx (1350 words)

	Reptiles Magazine - Guildelines
		This does not necessarily mean that the tokay is not a good terrarium subject, it just means that those people who like to handle their lizards on a regular basis may prefer a gecko species that is a bit more docile, such as a leopard gecko.
		The tokay gecko is adapted to a primarily arboreal existence and possesses enlarged toe pads equipped with lamellae to aid in gripping.
		Tokay geckos also are eaten, and in parts of their range are considered a delicacy.
	www.animalnetwork.com /reptiles/detail.aspx?aid=1483&cid=1326&search= (3146 words)

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		However, some tokay geckos do become accustomed to handling if they are exposed to it from a young age.
		Unfortunately, tokay geckos are still imported in large numbers as captive breeding is not extremely common.
		We recommend that if you are interested in owning a tame tokay gecko, you seek out a captive bred baby and begin handling the individual as a youngster.
	www.reptilia.org /Care_Sheets/lizards/csheets_liz_tokay.htm (423 words)

	Untitled Document
		Tokay Gecko Tokays are some of the most beautiful geckos in the world.
		Tokay geckos are great terrarium display reptiles and are well known for their loud vocalizations.
		Adult tokay geckos should be fed 3-4 times per week, some juveniles can be fed twice daily during their growing period.
	www.giveusahome.co.uk /allpets/lizards/tokaygecko.htm (381 words)

	Tokay Gecko Fact Sheet - National Zoo\| FONZ
		An important characteristic of the tokay gecko is its ability to cast off its tail in defense and regenerate a new one.
		Calls of the tokay gecko are used for communication, finding members of the opposite sex during the breeding season, and as a means of defense (they emit a hissing or croaking noise when being attacked).
		Tokay geckoes are found from northeast India to the Indo-Australian Archipelago.
	nationalzoo.si.edu /Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Tokaygecko.cfm (969 words)

	Tokay Gecko
		Tokay Geckos reach an average size of around 20cm (8 inches) although animals of up to 28cm (11 inches) have been recorded.
		Tokay Geckos require relatively high levels of humidity therefore daily spraying is essential.
		Tokay Geckos, if kept under the right conditions and given the correct diet can live between 10 and 15 years with some exceeding this.
	www.lizardrescue.co.uk /html/tokay_gecko.html (762 words)

	Tokay Gecko
		Tokays have a slender body with a large head, in which the eyes are prominent.
		Tokay geckos mature sexually in one year, with the males having several females he mates with.
		Tokay geckos are named for their calls, “to-kay” and “geck-oh.” Geckos are the only reptiles to use their voices extensively.
	www.eriezoo.org /tokay_gecko.htm (353 words)

	Tokay Geckos
		Tokays have the specialized lamellae on the pads of their toes which enable them to walk on vertical surfaces, including ceilings.
		While I am not sure how tokays may have gotten that sobriquet, other than their attitude when bothered by a large, hairy, heavily armed mammal dozens of times its size, this is, indeed, that lizard.
		Tokays can certainly be set up in a properly furnished terrarium...note, however, that they may rarely be seen as they are strictly nocturnal.
	www.anapsid.org /tokays.html (865 words)

	Tokay Gecko Care Sheet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The male is distinguished from the female by an angular row of 10 to 24 pre-anal pores.
		As Tokay geckos are nocturnal, ultra-violet lighting is not necessary but can be used for aesthetic purposes and plant maintenance.
		As the vast majority of Tokay geckos are imported and very few are captive bred, wild caught animals may be loaded with parasites.
	reptileforums.com /care_sheets/lizards/tokay_gecko.htm (580 words)

	News: Sticky Situation - Santa Barbara News-Press Article
		An orange-spotted gecko dubbed Dude, who spends his days firmly stuck to the glass wall of a terrarium, is providing inspiration for UCSB scientists trying to create new adhesives.
		Tokay geckos are renowned for their nastiness, and they express their displeasure with interfering humans by barking loudly, and biting -- hard.
		Geckos can unstick their feet in a flash and they do it not by pulling, but by peeling them off a surface -- the angle of the hairs to the surface is important.
	www.me.ucsb.edu /news/gecko.html (855 words)

	Elmer's Aquarium - African Fat Tail Geckos
		Tokay geckos (Gekko gecko) are a very hardy and colorful lizard.
		Tokay geckos are not real picky about what is on the bottom of the cage.
		Tokay Geckos need to have temperatures in the mid 80's during the day and dropping to the low 70's at night.
	www.elmersaquarium.com /42gecko_tokay.htm (313 words)

	The Animal Acoustic World
		The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko L.) is the largest species in the Gekkonidae and is distributed in southeast Asia and southern subtropical area of China (that is why he speaks Chinese: "Honey, I love you").
		Tokays are famous in loud vocalization with complex repertoire in order to attract mates during breeding seasons.
		I have been investigating the tokay gecko for a long time and I began to study the barn owl after I joined Carr lab.
	www.wam.umd.edu /~tangyz (303 words)

	BBC - Science & Nature - Wildfacts - Tokay gecko
		Tokay geckos are commonly offered as pets - but their fierce bite makes them a potentially painful companion.
		Tokay geckos are an arboreal species, mainly from rain forests, but in many parts of their range they are common in houses.
		The tokay was the first gecko to be scientifically named by Linnaeus in 1758.
	www.bbc.co.uk /nature/wildfacts/factfiles/476.shtml (380 words)

	Geckos' sticky foot hairs provide biological inspiration for synthetic, self-cleaning, dry adhesive
		The minute artificial hair tips, though rudimentary, work nearly as well as the millions that line the geckos' own feet, showing that it is possible to mimic nature and build nano-scale structures that stick to many different surfaces and in environments where glue-like adhesives fail.
		They tested the sticking power of gecko feet and toe hairs on different types of polarizable surfaces, i.e., surfaces where the molecules can shift around to attract or repel charged molecules, such as water.
		Using nine separate Tokay geckos - one of the largest geckos and a native of Southeast Asia - the researchers found that the geckos' toes, though hydrophobic, stuck equally well to the hydrophobic semiconductor gallium arsenide on silicon and to the hydrophilic semiconductor oxidized silicon.
	www.berkeley.edu /news/media/releases/2002/08/26_gecko.html (1381 words)

	Gekko gecko
		If your tokay hasn't been checked by a vet and it's not eating, chances are it has internal parasites.
		Females sometimes fight as well, so keep an eye on any tokays housed together for signs of fighting or aggression (bites and/or one tokay that is always hiding, or not eating well) Orchid bark is good as a substrate.
		Tokays eggs are hard shelled and most often laid in sets of two, but occasionally only one egg is laid.
	www.igniche.com /Gekko_gecko.htm (838 words)

	Pet Supplies "PLUS" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Substrate: Tokay geckos are arboreal and typically do not spend time on the cage floor.
		Temperature: Tokay geckos should be provided with a vertical thermal gradient ranging from 75ºF at the bottom of the enclosure to 90º at the top of the cage with the use of a heat lamp.
		Light: Tokay geckos do not require any special lighting because they are nocturnal.
	www.petsuppliesplus.com /newpetcarelibrary/Reptiles/species/tokay_gecko.htm (342 words)

	Sticky Secrets of the Gecko / Researchers have finally unlocked the mystery of the small lizard's remarkable climbing ...
		Geckos are a superhero's envy when it comes to their ability to climb rapidly up just about any vertical surface.
		Many other gecko species sport similar footgear, but the Tokay is considered to have the most elaborate feet of any lizard known, possibly the most advanced dry-adhesive technology in nature outside the insect world.
		As the gecko begins curling its feet again, an angle of around 30 starts to break the molecular force and the bond is released, leaving no residue.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2000/06/19/MNC1005.DTL (1457 words)

	Reptiles Library
		I have always found the scientific name of the tokay gecko to be somewhat amusing because it is so repetitive.
		Tokays are one of the easiest species of gecko to keep and breed in captivity, but, ironically, most specimens offered for sale are wild-collected animals.
		The tokay gecko has been available through the pet trade for decades and is one of the most popular gecko species among beginning hobbyists.
	www.animalnetwork.com /reptiles/library/articleview.asp?Section=&RecordNo=1972 (3106 words)

	The Tokay Gecko [print-friendly] : Utah's Hogle Zoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Tokay Gecko [print-friendly] : Utah's Hogle Zoo
		Nearly all geckos have a voice, ranging from a small squeak to the deafening whistles of the African whistling gecko.
		The Tokay gecko seems to be more aggressive than other mild-mannered species, often lunging forward with its mouth open and will bite repeatedly if handled.
	www.xmission.com /~hoglezoo/animals/printable.php?id=204 (139 words)

	Biodiversity in Belize - Tokay Gecko
		There are indications that the local gecko population is declining potentially as a result of predation by the aggressive Tokay.
		Tokay Gecko's are one of the largest gecko's alive today with a length of near 35 cm (14").
		The skin is usually gray with several brownish-red to bright red spots and flecks but it has the ability to lighten or darken the coloring of its skin.
	biological-diversity.info /tokay.htm (870 words)

	Tokay Gecko
		Tokay Geckos are one of the largest geckos, with males reaching lengths of 12-14 inches.
		In the zoo, our tokays eat crickets and pinkies (young mice, which have bright pink skin until their fur grows in).
		In many parts of their native range, they are thought to bring good luck, and a gecko's bark after the birth of a child is considered a good omen for the child.
	www.garden-city.org /zoo/animalinfo/ReptAmph/tokay_gecko.htm (423 words)

	Gecko Printout- EnchantedLearning.com
		Geckos range in size from 1/2 inch to about 14 inches (1.5 to 35 cm) long; the largest gecko is the tokay gecko (Gecko gecko).
		The gecko's eyes are covered and protected by a transparent membrane; the gecko cleans this membrane with its long tongue.
		When a gecko is caught by its tail, it releases the tail, which twitches for a while, allowing the gecko to escape capture.
	www.enchantedlearning.com /subjects/reptiles/lizard/Gecko.shtml (340 words)

	ANIMAL BYTES - Tokay Gecko
		Tokay Geckoes are solitary creatures, only encountering the opposite sex during the breeding season.
		Another important feature of the tokay is its ability to cast off its tail in defense and later regenerate a new one.
		Tokay geckos are important in controlling pest populations such as cockroaches and locusts.
	www.seaworld.org /animal-info/animal-bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/deuterostomes/chordata/craniata/reptilia/squamata/tokay-gecko.htm (498 words)

	Tokay Gecko Care Sheet and Information - WNYHS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Tokay geckos have also been introduced into other areas including southern Florida.
		General appearance: The tokay gecko is an aggressive gecko and has an attractive gray to blue body with orange to red spots and flecks.
		Temperature: Tokay geckos should be kept in a relative cage temperature of 85° to 90° F during the day with a 15° F drop during the night.
	www.wnyherp.org /care-sheets/lizards/tokay-gecko.php (791 words)

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