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18-JUL-2011

Tokay gecko

Koh Samui, Thailand

The Tokay Gecko is the second largest Gecko species, attaining lengths of about 30–40 cm (11–15
inches) for males, and 20–30 cm (7–11 inches) for females, with weights of only 150–300g (5–10 oz).
They are distinctive in appearance, with a bluish or grayish body, sporting spots ranging from
light yellow to bright red. The male is more brightly colored than the female. They have large eyes
with a vertical slit pupil. Eyes are brown to greenish brown and can be orange or yellow.

Males are very territorial, and will attack other male Tokays as well as other Gecko species, as
wellas anything else in their territory. They are solitary and only meet during the mating season.
Females lay clutches of one or two hard shelled eggs which are guarded until they hatch.[1] Tokay
Geckos feed on insects and small vertebrates.

The typical lifespan is 7–10 years, however in captivity some Tokays have been known to live over 18
years.

Nikon D50
1/500s f/5.0 at 150.0mm iso200 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time18-Jul-2011 11:50:48
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D50
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length150 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
Aperturef/5
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance2.990 m

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