Tokay Gecko

Tokay geckos are large nocturnal lizards native to South and Southeast Asia. They inhabit tropical forests, rocky terrain and caves but readily occupy houses and other buildings. Broad adhesive toe pads allow them to climb walls, tree trunks and ceilings, while their blue-gray skin with orange or reddish spots provides disruptive patterning. Males produce the loud repeated call from which the familiar name “tokay” is derived. (Animal Diversity Web)

These geckos hunt insects, spiders and occasionally smaller vertebrates during nighttime activity. They are territorial and may defend retreats or feeding areas with calls, displays and powerful bites. Females normally attach two hard-shelled eggs to a protected surface, sometimes sharing communal laying sites with other females. The eggs remain fixed in place until hatching, and adults may remain nearby, offering the developing offspring some protection from predators. (Animal Diversity Web)