Tokay Gecko Gekko gecko

The Tokay Gecko, with the lovely Latin name "Gekko gecko", is native to rainforest, cliffs and human settlements from northeastern India across much of Southeast Asia.

It can lighten or darken its grey colour to try to blend in with its background. It is a large gecko reaching some 14 inches (35 cm including tail) length. Males are territorially defensive.

It is usually arboreal, cliff-dwelling or urban and climbs walls well. The toes have filaments which trap pockets of air for suction grip.

It is nocturnal, hiding during the day. It eats mainly insects but also small reptiles/mammals/birds.