In Indonesia recently was enlivened by the prospect of obtaining money by selling Tokay Gecko to wholesalers who usually traveled to the area to collect the animal. Wholesalers will usually sell more Tokay Gecko has been raised out of the country or exported, for example to: China, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, etc.. Tokay Gecko price was quite expensive as well for the size of Indonesia, the weight to 1.5 ounces (0.15 kg) ranges from Rp 250,000, – (USD 25), 2 ounces (0.20 kg) ranges from Rp. 2.5 million – Rp. 5 million (USD 250-500), and over 4 ounces can be reached at Rp. 100 million (USD 10000). A very tempting price.

Tokay Gecko is a kind of big lizard like creature that is usually found in the yard, in the township or also in the forest. This reptile has a characteristic that is often voiced toke .. !! tokee ..!! at night. Tokay gecko food is insects and small animals including birds and small rodents. Tokay Gecko activity at night is usually hunt small animals, above the trees, in piles of stone, wall, or also fell to the ground. Tokay Gecko in the forest will be easily found on tree trunks. These animals are mostly found in the area of Southeast Asia, and South Asia, for example: eastern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, and the surrounding islands.

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Tokay Gecko hunted by people from abroad and the price becomes expensive, it is because that the animal is used for traditional medicine. Traditional medicine made from Tokay Gecko material used for the treatment of HIV, which some said can not be cured by medical means. In addition, traditional medicine made from Tokay Gecko can also be used to treat tumors and cancer. While this animal among the people of Indonesia has been known as a material for the treatment of skin diseases. Whatever the designation, hunting Tokay Gecko become new livelihoods that can give pretty good results.

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Now many of the residents and youth increase their activities with Tokay Gecko hunting, the activity is usually done by around the village and also entered the wilderness. Equipment used for hunting is a long stick made of bamboo, which in the end fitted with a noose. In addition, since most hunting done at night, they also equip themselves with a big spotlight. Tokay Gecko hunting requires skill, speed, and meticulous in conducting searches in places that are usually the habitat of these animals.

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