All About Tokay Gecko Eggs

Regardless of whether you’re trying to breed your tokay geckos, or whether you’ve just found a set of eggs in your tank, look no further than this ultimate guide on everything you need to know about tokay gecko eggs.

Tokay geckos are not difficult to reproduce. Once adapted to their new environment, some captive Tokay will reproduce all year. Others will follow the natural seasonal cycle. If a decent vertical nesting location is available, the female will lay two eggs about one month after mating. She will then attach her eggs to the nest’s vertical surface. You will next have to incubate these eggs.

Continue reading to learn all about tokay gecko eggs, including how many eggs a tokay gecko can lay a year, how often tokay geckos lay eggs, how long it takes for tokay eggs to hatch, how to incubate gecko eggs at home and more.

How Many Eggs Can a Tokay Gecko Lay a Year?

Every month, female tokay geckos are able to lay fresh eggs. However, the female will look for a safe area to lay her eggs after mating. She will then deposit one or two eggs and attach them to a strong foundation. The eggs will be cared for by both the male and female until they hatch. This can take anywhere from two and six months for them to hatch.

Take note that males are known to and will mate with multiple females during the breeding season.

How Often Do Tokay Geckos Lay Eggs?

If a good vertical nesting location is available, the female tokay gecko will deposit two eggs roughly one month after mating. If not, she can store sperm until the conditions for laying her eggs are favorable. She will then glue her eggs to the nest’s vertical surface and care for and monitor the eggs, with the father, until they hatch.

How Long Does It Take for Tokay Eggs to Hatch?

Your tokay gecko eggs should hatch in approximately 120 days. It takes a long time to wait for something you don’t know will happen, so keep track of the temperature at which your eggs are incubating, since lower temperatures can extend the incubation process by up to 200 days. 

Therefore, the ideal temperature for developing and hatching tokay geckos is between 80- and 86-degrees Fahrenheit.

How Do You Incubate Gecko Eggs at Home?

Tokay gecko eggs require the use of an incubator. They must be kept in a compact, secure location where the temperature can be readily controlled. You can do this by either making your own incubator using a tiny plastic container with pinholes punched in the top for air or you can buy an incubator at the store.

What Can I Use to Incubate Gecko Eggs?

On paper, creating your own incubation environment is straightforward, but it can be difficult to execute. To maintain the eggs at the temperature you want for each gender and 60-80 percent relative humidity for 35-90 days, you’ll need a container packed with a suitable material like peat moss or vermiculite.

Tupperware or any big plastic storage container is an excellent choice. The best option is to keep one with a lid; just be sure to poke holes in the top to allow for proper air circulation. Simply ensure that the container is at least 3′′–4′′ deep.

Can Tokay Gecko Eggs Hatch Without an Incubator?

In order to be healthy and hatch safely, tokay gecko eggs must be incubated. You’ll need an incubator before your gecko lays eggs so you can swiftly transfer the eggs once they’ve been laid. There are several different types of incubators available at the shop. This can be the simplest solution because it will save you time.

You’ll have to try to incubate the eggs where they are if you don’t have access to an incubator. To safeguard eggs laid out in the open by geckos such as the tokay, cover them with a small plastic container. Make a tiny hole in the cup to allow for some ventilation and keep the container moist with a damp paper towel to prevent it from drying out.

The cup will help keep the hatchlings from being eaten by the adults until they are moved to their own cage.

Final Thoughts

Overall, tokay geckos are not difficult to breed. Some captive Tokay will spawn all year after they have accustomed to their new surroundings. 

The female will lay two eggs around one month after mating if a suitable vertical nesting place is available. She’ll then attach her eggs to the vertical surface of the nest. After that, you must incubate these eggs. 

Tupperware or other large plastic storage container works great as a DIY incubator. If you don’t have access to an incubator, you’ll have to try to incubate the eggs where they are. Cover eggs deposited out in the open by geckos like the tokay with a tiny plastic container, with ventilation, to keep them secure.