• @OpenHammer6677
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        41 year ago

        In the Philippines we call these types of Gekoes tuko based on the sound.

        Parents would warn their kids to be careful when you hear them because when they fall on you, they’ll latch on to your skin and won’t let go

  • @EarnestCitizen
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    81 year ago

    Tokay gecko facts - these are sometimes sold in pet stores in the US, but are definitely not an entry level pet.

    They are notoriously temperamental, can run incredibly fast on walls, bark and hiss when irritated, and have a locking mechanism on their jaw that makes it so they won’t let go after biting until they consciously decide to let go. They can be pretty good pets if handled properly, but chances are they were not if you see one in a pet store.

    • @[email protected]
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      51 year ago

      Tokay gecko facts - the tokay and it’s sound are thought to be a good omen of successful business in Vietnam. Apparently they also make good jerky!

  • @zipzoopaboop
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    21 year ago

    I read that as mint Dino, which I think is also applicable

    • @[email protected]
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      41 year ago

      They are bred in captivity as pets actually. They’re known for being quite bitey for a gecko though.

  • @spittingimage
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    21 year ago

    My wife taught English in Thailand for a while. She liked hearing these in her room at night because it meant the mosquitoes would be less of a problem, but they could get pretty loud.