If you’ve ever come across a Tokay gecko, you probably noticed two things right away: their bright colors and the loud, almost funny “To-kay! To-kay!” call that seems to announce they’re there. They’re bold, feisty, and don’t seem to care about humans at all. But handling one can quickly remind you that these lizards aren’t … Read more
Tokay geckos are famous for their feisty personalities and surprisingly strong jaws, and anyone who has tried to handle one knows they are not lizards you want to underestimate. But just how strong is a tokay gecko bite? A tokay gecko’s bite is really strong for a lizard its size. Adult tokays can bite with … Read more
Most people don’t plan on getting bitten by a tokay gecko. It usually happens in a very ordinary moment. You’re cleaning an enclosure. You’re adjusting a branch. Then there’s a sudden movement and you get bitten. So, do tokay gecko bites hurt? Yes, a tokay gecko bite can really hurt. Their jaws are strong for … Read more