Observations on the Interactions between Thermal Conditions and Skin Shedding Frequency in the Tokay (Gekko gecko)

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Abstract
The effect of variable and constant temperature regimes on skin shedding frequency was studied in Tokay geckos of Northern and Southern Asian origin. At temperatures of 32.degree. C and above, shedding cycle duration shows a minimum of approximately 17-19 days, but at lower temperatures cycle length increases steadily. No evidence of circannual rhythms in shedding behavior was found. Shedding frequency is a function of general metabolic status in tokays.