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The urban Myth that a tokay can cure H.I.V, AIDS, or to be used as an aphrodesiac is simply something that the people of Indonesia and Malyasia believe. One has said that eating the tails, others believe the sounds they make are to ward off spirits. The tokay gecko is a iconic symbol to the people of Asia. A symbol of pride and strength.
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Where do tokay geckos live?
Tokay geckos are native to North Eastern Asia. Including: Vietnam, Malyasia, Indonesia.
Are tokay Geckos have medicinal value?
No this is just a Middle eastern myth. They are not an aphrodisiac or a cure to AIDS/HIV
Can Chinese water dragons live with tokay geckos?
The Chinese water dragons cannot live with the Tokay geckos because they will feast on them.
What is a myth about geckos?
There are two common myths of geckos. In South Eastern Asia, the native people believe that the tokay gecko are a method of warding off bad energy and spirits. Others in the area believe that if the tokay gecko is consumed that the effects can cure aids and HIV. The last and final myth of the Asian communities is that the tokay gecko is an aphrodisiac.
Are tokay geckos mean?
Tokay geckos are known to be the "pitbull" of the gecko family. They tend to be very territorial and aggressive, although can be hand tamed.
WHAT are the medicinal value of tokay geckos?
Geckos are quickly becoming endangered due to their use for medicinal purposes. They have been used to treat asthma and have falsely been rumored to cure everything from AIDS to cancer.
Can a tokay kill a bearded dragon?
No, Tokay Geckos may be more violent but Bearded Dragons are bigger.
How do you indentify tokay gecko gender?
Tokay geckos do not show the hemiphorical bulges like leopard geckos or cresteds. males have pores (as do all male geckos but they usually have a bulge) that are lining their "vents" these pores are where the male anatomy is contained. Pores are darker coloured spots along the geckos vent.
Is the Tokay geckos can cure HIV or any sick?
It's a Hoax..
When does a Tokay Gecko bark?
A tokay geckos natural instinct is to defend one's self. A tokay will bark to ward off predators, call a mate, stress, or simple exhaustion.
Do tokay geckos like being held?
Tokay geckos are one of the most aggressive gecko species. They're often reffered as the pitbull of the gecko world. These animals do not enjoy handling. Your presence is enough to startle this species.
Do tokay geckos like to be held?
Some can be tamed, maybe if you got it young enough. But short answer, no. Tokay's are notorious for being rather nasty tempered.
