Exciting Tokay Gecko Update! Feeding, Taming and Eggs!

[@Reptiliatus]

TOKAY TIME EVERYONE! Thanks so much for watching today's video! DON'T FORGET TO ANSWER TODAY'S QUESTION OF THE DAY! Thank you so much to all my Reptiliatus Channel Patrons over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/Reptiliatus for making videos like this possible!

[@leopard_gecko1492]

Tiki is so cool

[@leopard_gecko1492]

I love tokays sooo beautiful

[@lowk3yl0ki98]

hiii again!! love the videos

[@Reptiliatus]

@K.L. Manring thanks so much for your support! 🙏🏼

[@viper7401]

Hey i was wondering how you tamed your tokay geckos haha, i have a wild caught 4 month old tokay and ive been trying to tong feed her for 2 months and she just doesnt want to eat from the tongs, she just runs away and hides and whenever i try to slowly get my hand close to her she gives me a warning bite and im scared to do it again cause she might bite and i dont wanna hurt her, do you have any tips? Thank you so much in return!

[@frankdank7439]

For the people who are scared of being bitten there's nothing wrong with that we are genetically predisposed to fear animals it is a survival instinct, this man has mastered this through patience, education, & practice.

[@phoebezhang1190]

I agree, and most animals will also show in body language and sounds that they're uncomfortable and want their own space before they bite (like how a dog might growl if kids keep on petting it while he's eating) so if you pay attention to body language and ask the owner if the animal is ok with being touched at the moment, you most likely won't get bit. A lot of bites are caused by a person not reading body language, not asking the owner if it's ok to pet the animal, and the animal not being socialized and poorly trained.

[@hotsteamymemes702]

gecko bites dont even hurt

[@bobbiec2829]

You're doing such an amazing job showing us the side of Tokay geckos not shown/talked about anywhere else. Tiki and the Tokay twins are fan favs and that's because we know them as these spunky little balls of energy with huge personalities...not little terrors or pit bulls as I've also seen them referred to as (another misunderstood animal). They are just captivating! Oh and btw...I LOVED those slo mo shots. More please 😉 💚🦎💚

[@TheHeadown]

11:30 - That was awesome to watch that aerial attack from a Tokay 🦎👍

[@chelsealee3510]

Yay! I have a little Tokay gecko, just under a year old and I feel like there are just no enough Tokay owners on youtube. great vid as always.

[@lostpeondd2169]

Congrats on the new clutch Dayyan! Looking forward to even further updates. I know my Mom's reaction when I told her I intended to keep some tarantulas was a classic example of false impressions clouding judgement. The day I told her it was the delivery she was squeamish. But as soon as I had them in their enclosures (two GBB slings) she melted at how cute they were. I catch her in my room now, observing them from time to time!

[@xJasmineKitty]

A lot of my family was the same way about snakes, but now that they've met mine (or at least seen pics/vids of them) they've gotten a lot more appreciative of them - as well as a lot calmer around and willing to let snakes be out in the wild.

[@terilynemarroquin8050]

I have missed these guys. Thanks for the updates.

[@demon.that.draws777]

I love Tokay geckos, I don't have much to say, so I'm just gonna leave a comment, push the algorithm because I like your content. 💚💚💚

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much for your consideration/video engagement 😉!

[@pythonparis]

First… please, PLEASE, PLEEEEEESE do more Tokay content! There isn’t enough on KZbin about this wonderful animal. Second… you have to keep the Tokay Twins!!! While Tiki and Torch are working on their family, you can work on taming/training your twins. 😁 Third… what feeder insects do you breed yourself, and how are you setting up/breeding/raising your cultures?

[@Ochibason]

Love Tokays great work with them!!!

[@mx.murphy]

I've got a tokay and a pit bull, so I guess I have a thing for creatures that people think have nasty bites! My old man Guinness always changes people's minds, though... especially when they learn that he's my service dog (he's a diabetic alert dog) or see him with my three year old nephew! Thanks so much for the tokay update! I love seeing how Tiki interacts with you.

[@kazzie2935]

Awesome video 👍❤🦎😁

[@abbyAS14]

Awesome video! I love the Tokay gecko content

[@rickcroney1286]

We have a Biak Green Tree Python and they are known as being bitey! I have never had an issue going in and doing daily maintenance. He checks me out but usually doesn't care too much. In the evening when he is actively hunting, we respect his natural behavior and don't push our luck by not respecting him. GTP are awesome 👌. I really enjoy the content!!!

[@frankdank7439]

Always something cool and good when I pop in. Thank you once again for the exceptional content.

[@justinprewitt245]

Awesome! I love seeing the Tokay geckos. Last night I put my male in with my female for the first time. He was quickly romancing her. Mine are named Tokey and Tokyo.

[@pbrady187]

Amazing video. They are absolutely beautiful. Congrats on the new clutch. Excited to see when they hatch.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much!

[@gerryw-s1144]

Great video once again!!!!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!

[@ianaliciaperry5243]

I've never been so sold on tokays! They have so much character... and energy! 😁 As always, your care and respect for your animals is so lovely to see, especially on youtube.

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you see them this way! 🙏🏼

[@samuelmorin6655]

I've just binge watched every videos of your Tokay Gecko I just wanted to say that you're the reason why I will be getting one. And maybe in a couple of month/years I dream of breeding them ! Keep up the good work !

[@superhaquebros]

I think some pets that a lot of people are scared of are Tarantulas and snakes. Also, great video. Tokays are awesome!!!

[@Reptiliatus]

Well said! Thanks!

[@loriw2661]

They’re soooo cute! They’re doing very well with their training. 🦎🦎

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much!

[@exquisitemorphs9308]

🔥video as always man 👊 my tokay is the same size as your twins thanks for the content/advice

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! That’s awesome 🦎 !

[@ivy9922]

Can't wait til the clutches hatch.

[@alonelkayam9505]

You are the best 👌 💓 ❤ 💗 love your video

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏼

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

They are so adorable

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video. Love Tiki

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you friend!

[@hollymacarone6424]

I lovee your feeding videos! I think people are also afraid of green tree pythons too. They too have quite the bad rep for being bitey 😆

[@tlsnakey7739]

I love your channel so much you have been an inspiration to me. I have a 5 month old Crestie named Licky

[@tlsnakey7739]

@K.L. Manring Thank you so much do you have any pets?

[@Shemmy-ni5yw]

Hi love your vids keep it up

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy this one!

[@ColdbloodedCompassion]

This video did it...subscribed! Thank you for a wonderfully helpful video! It will be put to good use with the tokays I rescued.

[@Reptiliatus]

Welcome to the community! Thanks so much for your support and viewership and best of luck with your new tokay geckos!

[@Will-es4uy]

I love the videos of tokay geckos especially thoes tokays.

[@SuperSpike647]

Could u explain more about your lighting and heating as well as your humidity and time of day for everything in your tokay tanks??? Cause i want a similar setup but dont know how to do it

[@realshit6061]

This.......needs to be spammed

[@jamesruiter861]

Thank you for the update and fulfilling my request!

[@Reptiliatus]

My pleasure! Thank you for your request!

[@iDuckkytv]

i have 3 tokays one male 2 females. im hoping my pair will breed for me my male is extremly handlable compareable to a crested gecko for handling my one female is very skittish still, shes my newest so working with her slowly and my other female which was my first tokay isnt a fan of being handled at all will attempt to bite me but she is a fantastic tong feeder so working on the handling.

[@lemonxpaun]

The tokays are so pretty, i love their coloring, but i'm also excited for spooky month coming up cause that means tarantulas and Mr. Halloween!!🕷🎃 I've already binged all your old tarantula videos so im looking forward to more spider content, but i'll just enjoy your lovely reptiles for now. Thank you for making such great content!

[@Reptiliatus]

😎🕵🏻‍♂️🎃! Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed!

[@alexroberts6640]

Hey Dayyan! How do you mix up your gutload for the superworms? I’ve got a bad habit of not gutloading for my leopard gecko and want to do better for her

[@bIeaq]

you have such cool interactions with animals not known for being handleable pretty cool

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you kindly! I work hard to achieve that!

[@Zorped]

Awesome video as always!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you! Hope you are enjoying!

[@great-grandmakirk8828]

I love Tiki and the twins are so cute🥰 in my next life I want to be aTokay Gecko mom😂 thank you as always for sharing your beautiful videos ❤️😍👵🏻🇺🇸

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much! As always I appreciate your support and viewership and am thrilled you enjoyed the geckos! Tiki says hi!

[@Zjombie]

ive had my tokay for 5 months now and wow is it hard to work with them like this. I tried holding him in the beginning a few times a week, but i decided to wait a while longer. My tokay is now starting to get used to tong feeding, but will only eat crickets and discoid roaches right now, he will not even try to eat meal/superworms. He is a little over a year old now and growing nicely. EDIT: your right about the tokay bite, mine will only bark at me if I am gently trying to get him to go onto my hand, it is startling but once you get used to it you can work around it. Ive been trying to get him used to just being near me and it seems to be working, just VERY slowly. When I feed him at night, he still is hyper focused on me at first, then once he starts to eat he relaxes a bit and starts moving around and chasing after the crickets.

[@oscarshah480]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@GodisTruth914]

Wow!!! Gorgeous geckos!

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you so much!

[@bitterrsweet1616]

are captive bred tokays also very hard to tame/train? i love the species but i'm still a beginner and don't want to dive headfirst into something i'm not equipped to handle

[@realshit6061]

If your looking for something a bit more timid look into pink tongue skinks they are arboreal and easy to handle with a modest size

[@scotty2dadout]

What kind of plants do you have in Tiki's enclosure? I've been wanting to get plants for my tokay gecko but I'm not sure where to start

[@tenchuu007]

Snakes! I took my girlfriend to her first reptile show last weekend, which is the first interaction with reptiles she's had outside of my ball python. She did great and she's been much less nervous around him since!

[@SterlingKato]

Male Veiled Chameleons are something I've had people say they're afraid of, simply because their attitude lol They are naturally territorial and so when you approach them, most of the time they puff up, hiss, and lunge at you with an open mouth. It can be intimidating. However, I've bred veilds for quite some time and honestly, most of it's for show lol I've been bitten ONCE and the fella bit down, realised I wasn't very tasty, and let go very quickly. It hurt a tiny bit because they do have some sharp little teeth and good jaw force, but it wasn't something to write home about, as they say. Male veilds can be very tameable as long as you do it on their terms and start slowly; ideally when they're young so they realise you are not a threat coming to harm them. Despite people thinking they're unintelligent, chameleons are actually quite smart! My best boy, Mick (the father of 3 of my most recent clutches), is of course a big bruiser who thinks he's the meanest bull in the ring. However, once he sees my hand coming toward his enclosure he comes to the front, puts up his little display, but then comes running to walk right out onto my hand and arm to get some time out on his vines and trees. While females are normally more placid and amiable, males get a bad reputation as mean simply because of their nature. They are naturally more aggressively territorial than females which is why the put up such a bit display of macho-ness lol But, that's most of what it is, a display.When it comes to going through with the whole thing, they're big babies lol They'll bite but they usually only do it once or twice before they realise you're not there to hurt them. That said, I never push them either. If Mick keeps up his display and runs away, I leave him be as it's clear he's not up for interaction at that time or on that day. It's easy to have an instinct to grab and control the situation, but that will only lead to fear on the reptile's part since you're not respecting their boundaries. The main thing is to interact on their terms. I find food helps as well, so they associate your hand or tongs with food; a good thing. Instead of it being a threat. All of my males are tamed down as young so I don't have any issues with as much displays putting people off, but I will note that wild caught (even though I don't really advocate for it, I understand some places in the US have issues with them as an invasive species so they're often caught in 'the wild' and sold into the pet trade) veilds will have more issues with trust. It just takes time an patience, and an understanding of that species biology. Long story short, male veiled chameleons can be just as wonderful and amiable as females of the species. It can just take a bit longer to build their trust. That and, no matter what, they are likely always going to display their distaste for interaction lol Even as they're walking onto your hand and arm to come out and climb all over you like a tree LOL

[@danischulze8021]

Hi!! Thanks for the video, as always was very enjoyable to watch. I miss seeing the satanic leaf geckos...can we get a new video on them by chance in the near future? Thanks!!❤👍💯🐍🦩🦔🦜🦃🦊🦋🐠🦖🐋🦎🐢🐊🦚🐓🦧🕷🐅🐛👏👏👏

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you friend! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I know, I miss them too… 😞. I don’t think you saw this important update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpaopZlqhZyKbsU please know that this decision didn’t come lightly for me.

[@Ellie-hq9ng]

Tokays are so underrated!

[@Reptiliatus]

Couldn't agree more!

[@loganhansen4626]

have a Tokay myself wild caught unfortunately You know first pet impulse buy but I also have hermit crabs and I feel the same way you do about tokay Towards my hermit crabs so many people are afraid of getting pinched and just won’t keep them and it’s a shame because they’re such an active species and when you have a decent size group of them just watching their interactions and handling is amazing

[@danielhale3312]

Where do you get that background that you use in all the terrariums?

[@tracybowling97]

QOTD: Yes there are many animals and insects that people might be too afraid to own bc of bites or stings. Like spiders, scorpions, bees, ants, birds, lizards, dogs even. I could go on and on. Some people are afraid of the cutest animal of all: squirrels! Some people are afraid of allergies from some pets. I guess you have to either live with and get over your fear or let it overtake your decision to maybe make a pet out of a certain creature. I personally would be too afraid to have a venomous snake. Great QOTD Dayyan. Teeks and Torch and the twins are so darn cute!!! ❤️

[@bitterrsweet1616]

that gecko lunging at the camera made me flinch lmao

[@ДарьяМайер-ъ3и]

I actually want a tokay BECAUSE of their reputation. Idk for some reason I want a lizard that just hates me with a burning passion yet isn't able to actually kill me. But I don't want to stress them out and if I interact with them without stressing them they'll stop being aggressive lmfao

[@Starforsaken101]

In terms of pets people might be scared of keeping: ferrets! I used to have three (I have one left) and I was pretty wary about him for a while; he's particularly bitey and can be a little spicy, but what you say about giving an animal respect and it being returned very much still applies to ferrets. While my buddy isn't the most cuddly, he's still pretty good with me - just have to watch when he wants to bite!

[@dangerousbeans8067]

Ferrets are great fun I particularly love the mad dance they do when they play 😂😂mine used to play with my dogs and cats great pets

[@Starforsaken101]

@@dangerousbeans8067 oh my god yes

[@Zorped]

What is the name of the song in the background?

[@ammacutler7007]

They are soooo cute

[@Reptiliatus]

Thanks! Couldn't agree more!

[@sarahpayne1621]

I would love to see more Leachie videos

[@Reptiliatus]

You got it!

[@ДарьяМайер-ъ3и]

Dude I was JUST thinking today I wonder what happened to Dayyan's female tokay and here she is!!! Also I love how a lot of geckos will open their mouths to kind of threaten to bite you but tokays will actually execute that

[@sophiejenner8517]

I'd love to get a tokay but terrified to keep them as never kept a gecko before my brother kept monitors chameleon iguana and scorpions !! I love all reptiles and love your videos

[@sophiejenner8517]

Do the younger tokays all have darker skin markings or is that just the case for the twins

[@zennozangetsu1164]

Why are the twins so dark when compared to Tiki? Do they change color as they age?

[@craigmcculloch1872]

Cool video!

[@mikeayers8951]

People are super afraid of savannah monitors. In reality they're sweethearts with small mouths and no desire to hurt you.

[@bajeshmohankashyap3394]

Your gecko looks so good

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!

[@bajeshmohankashyap3394]

Your welcome 🙏

[@priscawiersma]

Keep the twins!!!!!!!

[@pklfeedtheflame]

If you ever have a male juvenile that you’d like to ship out, send him here to Vancouver! Looking for a mate for mine once she’s old enough to be positive she’s a female. QOTD: I own an amazon tree boa and they’re definitely known to be scary and “angry” snakes. But mine is great to handle. Just need to be aware of their visual sensitivity and instincts. I don’t let him near my face and obviously my free hand shouldn’t be waved or moved around him too much or he’ll pick up on the movement

[@bareballade7540]

I would love to have a tockay gecko but i am concerned that i am Going to waow up at 3 am because it’s barking. Does all tockay geckos bark at night?

[@Reptiliatus]

mine does but he also doesn't bark that often to be honest.

[@janaatuthayakumaran3706]

Haha please if they do hatch please name them Hana and lulu ❤️🙏🏾 Hawaiian theme is amazing and funny

[@Reptiliatus]

Haha that’s amazing! I appreciate the suggestions!

[@lans1497]

Is it okay to feed them dried mealworms?

[@gnar6618]

QOTD: BIRDS!, also i dont know if you noticed, but the tokay twins seem to sit on your hand find until you move it!

[@allenreynacion457]

Good day sir im a fan of tukay gecko also and i do have 4 tokay gecko in may house ang i want to know how to distinguish a male and a female gecko. Hope you can help me. Thank you God bless

[@Reptiliatus]

hi thanks for watching! If they are adults it isn't too hard! Just google image search sexing tokay geckos and you should see photos of the male and females to compare :). Hope that helps!

[@spoopyd.8910]

They're basically "pests" here with how many there are here roaming around and croaking every other minute.

[@ДарьяМайер-ъ3и]

Where do you live!

[@bile897]

I have a question buddy, how much is a good price for Cubaris purple ghosts isopods. I’m interested in getting some. Oh and thanks for the amazing shirt! Love your channel.

[@Reptiliatus]

To be honest friend, I haven’t been keeping up with isopod pricing in some time! I would assume that it’d be relatively expensive as most rarer Cubaris are. Thanks so much for your support! I’m thrilled you like your shirt!

[@bile897]

@@Reptiliatus Got ya thanks!

[@margaretfox32]

My answer for this day's question: my oldest son is terrified of large dogs. Doesn't have to be great dane size, even a loud lab terrifies him. He's had this fear most of his life. He's now 23.

[@bajeshmohankashyap3394]

I my house there is a house Lizard and i keep him or her as pet keep doing your hard work to get success one day your channel will be popular channel in the world

[@Reptiliatus]

Thank you!

[@bajeshmohankashyap3394]

No problem 😊 ☺

[@11chago11]

Wish my female would actually come out to eat. I have to put her food in a bowl for her to eat. When she is out I can feed her one item but as soon as she grabs it she is off to her hide and won't come out to grab anything else

[@animater2658]

Did tikis kids hatch and did you name his wife yet. And if you did I hope you named her kiki

[@eastbelfastno1]

Your lucky, iv had my tokays 3 years and the female has never laid eggs.

[@bajeshmohankashyap3394]

I also want to have a Tokyo gecko but I don't know how Tam a gecko ??

[@Reptiliatus]

Lookup “reptiliatus how to tame a tokay gecko”. I have a whole playlist of videos posted here on KZbin to show you!

[@bajeshmohankashyap3394]

Oh thank you

[@kevinpoe8137]

Tarantulas obviously, also why tortoises so expensive 🤔, even the really common species can go for $200-$300

[@haydenlucas2986]

Okay who doesn’t like a tokay

[@Reptiliatus]

Good question!

[@barbhelle5481]

I know people that are afraid of bearded dragons. More from their nails than a bite.

[@reedchalder9907]

it would be super cool if you bought a breeding pair of ryukyu black breasted leaf turtles and housed them next to your black breasted leaf turtles

[@Ryvolution_BoiProjecc]

Apparently, in my country, people are creeped out by Leopard Geckos 🤣🤣🤣

[@Reptiliatus]

Interesting!

[@Ryvolution_BoiProjecc]

@@Reptiliatus Yeah, I always go on Tik Tok Live with my pet Leopard Gecko or post about him on Instagram and people always comment that their either scared or creeped out by such docile creature 🤣🤣

[@kennybadri8759]

Best pet Pokémon!

[@Reptiliatus]

Hahaha

[@papapamamamama8478]

It's so weird that Tokay geckos are so mean in the wild and yet you are here able to cohabitate them.

[@HaPea117]

monitors

[@photographerofthemountains1507]

What. About Kiki

[@bweepbweepbwep]

You bred tokays?????

[@Reptiliatus]

Yes :)

[@animater2658]

I think tokays, tegus, savanna monitors

[@Reptiliatus]

Nice!

[@Tri69420]

Tarantulas🕷

[@Fudaddy336]

When u have babies can I buy one

[@Alicia.Marie.13]

Everyone is scared of my pacman frog lol he has bitten me but is always my fault (finger to close to his mouth) I'm like. He won't bite you if you keep your hands away from him lol

[@ccclcl6911]

Why do you feed so many superworms? I'm not sure about tokays but for other insectivores those don't have the best nutrition. crickets, dubias, and bsfl are better staples

[@world4079]

QOTD: ball pythons or any snake

[@demon.that.draws777]

I don't know why, but everybody seems to be afraid of literally all invertebrates and snakes

[@Reptiliatus]

True!

[@lynnettegross4342]

I think people are afraid of iguanas. Iguanas can whip you with their tails and it can hurt

[@Reptiliatus]

That’s true! Great example!

[@lynnettegross4342]

I had one. He started off small then i had to buy bigger tanks which each shed. I even bought him a harness leash brought him outside he loved being in the car too

[@RizqiAngga]

wowwww in my place, tokay is not a handling things hahaaaa

[@Reptiliatus]

Haha

[@barbaravangaal8539]

Lol my caique name is tiki

[@Fudaddy336]

Will u b selling me one. Male if u can