[zack]

I have wanted a tokay for some time and now im thinking about finely getting one. I know they bite make noises and are the pit bulls of the gecko world but I love that about them im just wondering what other peoples personal pros and cons of them are




p.s. do reptile carpets work well with them

[T-ReXx]

I breed primarily Leopards(the pussy cats of the gecko world) and Tokays(the pit bulls). To tell the truth, I really prefer the tokays personality-wise. Pros of tokays are many: good display animals, relatively easy to keep and/or breed, large size, active lifestyle, beautiful pattern and good eaters. Cons can include the attitude(a pro to me, I don't really handle my animals), size(tokays need room to move, they are active) incompatibility(most tokays don't work in groups, pairs are the best way to set up breeders, eggs in group setups are often eaten) feeding(they can eat A LOT) and the unavailability of captive bred animals(most offered in pet stores are wild-caught). They are also fast moving and agile, so they can be hard to corral for cage cleaning, etc. But to me these are mostly minor issues. They are beautiful animals that really do well in large display cages.

Reptile carpet can work for tokays as they rarely come to the floor of the cage, but there are a few issues, one humidity is better maintained with a loose substrate like mulch or peat moss, but more frequent misting can make up for that. I don't personally like the look of reptile carpet, and if you do use it get at least 2 pieces per cage so you can swap them out for cleaning. Other than that, it's fine.

[zack]

[quote=T-ReXx;243750]I breed primarily Leopards(the pussy cats of the gecko world) and Tokays(the pit bulls). QUOTE]




how much do u sell tokays for cuz i really do not want a wild one

[T-ReXx]

I don't have any babies available right now, but there are eggs incubating that should hatch within the next month or so. Normal wild types are $40 ea, I also am working with Olive Patternless and Powder Blues, which run between 300-500 depending on markings/lineage.

[zack]

when you say Normal wild types do you mean the blue ones with ornge spots cuz thos are my fav

[T-ReXx]

Yes. Wild Type is the natural genetic form of the animal, i.e. purple-bluish with red/orange spots.

[zack]

how long do you have them normally before they get bought out?

[RandomWiktor]

On the matter of WC, I have to agree with that as a con. Even if you don't see a problem with it ethically, parasites are pretty common, which the animal can succumb to if stressed. Captive bred may cost more but it is well worth the while if you want a healthy specimen in the long run.

[T-ReXx]

I sell most of my animals locally to a reptile specialty store, so as soon as they are feeding and look good they might be gone. Tokays aren't as sought after as many other species though, so sometimes they sit for a few months, eating and growing. And my hold backs never leave, of course. If you're really interested, I'll let you know when eggs hatch and hold on to one for you.

[zack]

that would be awsome but will you alow it to be shiped