Tokay geckos as pets Tokay geckos are gorgeous lizards, who are famous for their prickly demeanor. This causes many reptile enthusiasts to overlook these geckos, but those who are undeterred by their disposition often grow to enjoy these big and bad lizards thoroughly. They make great choices for breeding projects or well-planted enclosures, and they usually thrive in these applications. But while they are relatively easy lizards to care for, keepers must still learn all they can about the biology, behavior and natural history of these wonderful lizards, to have a good chance at successful maintenance. Inside, you will find information about these subjects, as well as the basic techniques keepers use to keep their tokay geckos healthy and happy. The author, Ben Team, is an environmental educator and author with over 16 years of professional reptile-keeping experience. Ben currently maintains www.FootstepsInTheForest.com, where he shares information, narration and observations of the natural world. When not writing about plants, animals and habitats, Ben enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife. Covered in this book: - Acquiring- Anatomy- Behavior- Biology- Breeding- Captive considerations- Daily care- Description- Diet- Ecology- Enclosure- Health- Husbandry- Interacting- Lighting- Maintenance- Monitoring- Myths and Misunderstandings- Taxonomy- The ideal environment.... and much more
Tokay geckos as pets Tokay geckos are gorgeous lizards, who are famous for their prickly demeanor. This causes many reptile enthusiasts to overlook these geckos, but those who are undeterred by their disposition often grow to enjoy these big and bad lizards thoroughly. They make great choices for breeding projects or well-planted enclosures, and they usually thrive in these applications. But while they are relatively easy lizards to care for, keepers must still learn all they can about the biology, behavior and natural history of these wonderful lizards, to have a good chance at successful maintenance. Inside, you will find information about these subjects, as well as the basic techniques keepers use to keep their tokay geckos healthy and happy. The author, Ben Team, is an environmental educator and author with over 16 years of professional reptile-keeping experience. Ben currently maintains www.FootstepsInTheForest.com, where he shares information, narration and observations of the natural world. When not writing about plants, animals and habitats, Ben enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife. Covered in this book: - Acquiring- Anatomy- Behavior- Biology- Breeding- Captive considerations- Daily care- Description- Diet- Ecology- Enclosure- Health- Husbandry- Interacting- Lighting- Maintenance- Monitoring- Myths and Misunderstandings- Taxonomy- The ideal environment.... and much more
