Tokay Gecko
Gekko gecko

The tokay gecko is the world’s second-largest gecko species, growing up to 15 inches long. It is native to rainforest and cliff habitats from northeast India and Bangladesh, through Southeast Asia, to Indonesia and western New Guinea. It frequently adapts to rural human habitations, roaming walls and ceilings at night in search of insect prey. In the late 1980s, these geckoes were introduced to Hawaii, Florida, Texas, Belize, and several Caribbean islands; self-sustaining populations are now established in these locations. The species typically lives 7 to 10 years in the wild, but some individuals have survived more than 18 years in captivity. Tokay geckoes are renowned for their loud vocalizations.