[stevmac]

hi everyone ok i've had my tokay for a little over 6 mounths no an he's a juvinile an he just slowed down on food he used to just eat an eat but now its not much at all i've read that life cycle changes happen an seasonal changes can effect him as well. if you guy would tell me what you think that would be really cool thanks (sorry for the spelling)

[Tjmphx]

It is cooler out so it could be that. What size tank and how is it set up. Temps and humidity? As well as prior diet. How is the tokay looking? Is it skinny? Pictures of tokay and tank set up could be useful.

[stevmac]

well when I got him he was skinny but now he's alot thicker he's still kinda active but he's been behind one of his hanging plants when I go to sleep an still there when I get up sometimes i cetch em up running around I feed him crickets gut loaded he got up to eatting up to 10 every day an every otherthe temps are 90 under the hot spot 75 to 77 on cool side ambient around 82 the humidity 60 to 70 his tank is 30g tall 24x12x24 getting a new one soon tho lots of hides ill get pic's just gotta get em on here he acted funny since i cleaned his cage I think it stressed him out but i kinda think its the weather as well im in mi an its cold just makin sure thanks

[Tjmphx]

It could be both the stress of cleaning or cool weather. If he's still thick I wouldn't stress. Mine always hide from sight also. Sometimes if I sneak in late at night I get a good look but that's it. I can hear them all the time when im not near. Lol.

[stevmac]

lol yeah when I leave for a while an come back he'll be out being crazy lol thanks makes me feel better about em

[stevmac]

hey my tokay just out of no where fell off the wall or jumped an now is clinging to the side of a pot dose anybody no if it could be his toe pads not shedding or is he cool thanks

[fashion master]

Cool choice! Tokay's are beautiful geckos. He is probably just stressed and dehydrated. Tokay Geckos are often wild caught as opposed to being captive bred. If this is the case with your Tokay, he is definitely going to be stressed. Chances are it is also dehydrated, emaciated and may have parasites and or diseases. My suggestion is to temporarily offer him mealworms in a feeding dish instead of crickets. Crickets can add to his stress if they are running around all over the place and taking little nibbles from his tail and feet. Once he starts eating, don't use mealworms as your main diet though. They are too high and fat and don't offer much nutritional value. Make sure to mist his tank at least twice a day so he has plenty of water to rehydrate. Other than that, give him some space and alone time to allow him to adjust to his new environment. Good luck!

[stevmac]

thanks he just shed lol im using 60w che keeps the temp right but do you no if others use one to?

[billewicz]

I take advantage of the cooler early winter weather to "bring winter" to the Tokay Rooms. I allow the temps to drop some for a month and then increase the rain. They will eat less when the it is cooler.

Also, I have found that some Tokay will not eat again as well after a heavy feed. i.e., I will wait a few more days before feeding again after feeding fat roaches, mice pinks or Goliath Horned worms.

[stevmac]

thanks thats a good idea an makes alot of sense