Gecko sounds

[Sydneycraig]

The gecko (I think) that makes the call like "uh uhh" 7 times... down south in Phuket it's always 7 times without fail but in chiang Mai it's often 5..... Why?! And yes it's sad asking such a question on a Friday night but I'm saving myself for tomorrow's entertainment ...

[Boycie]

I believe it's the call that comes from the males as part of their mating process.

'Phuket 7 times but Chiang Mai 5 times'....Maybe up north, they don't have to try so hard

[55Jay]

Never thought of that, I'll have to count next time.

I literally just heard one of the small geckos chirp. It was 7 times.

Edit add: Very exciting Friday night here as well.

Edited April 11, 2014 by 55Jay

[55Jay]

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Edited April 11, 2014 by 55Jay

[daveAustin]

It's the tokay gecko and the call is to attract females of course as well as manliness to warn other prospective males in the vicinity. Age and density in a given area are likely also factors on how long and hard they go off as opposed to region-specific, though I spose humidity could also play a role.

[bannork]

Our gecko in the house in the fields usually calls out 9 times, I guess it's harder to find a female in the sticks for both geckoes and humans.

[Vacuum]

Is there a way to get rid of these creatures, poison or something? There is one of them just outside the bedroom window that wakes me up every night. Daytime he's always quiet , so I can't go hunting for him.

[benalibina]

Where did you meet your gf/wife .....Chiang Mai ?

[Mentors]

Sometimes we have a male King Gecko on our rooftops. 7-8 sounds calls.

Edited April 12, 2014 by Mentors

[KhunBENQ]

Geckos in poor Isan seldom do more than 4 tmes.

I once heard a rumour that 7 times gives good fortune, so I always count

Consider yourself lucky.

Assume you are writing about "tukkae"/"tokay" the big ones.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokay_gecko

Like this sweety (from WiKi):

Edited April 12, 2014 by KhunBENQ

[chrisinth]

Its the air quality.

Poor little tokays up north are out of breath when they reach 5.

(Its the same in Phitsanulok as well BTW, normally 5 times)

[infinity11]

7 is common, also the 'nature' number, the other day i counted 14 chirps, it might be how hot it is, someone ought to google it

[cooked]

Is there a way to get rid of these creatures, poison or something? There is one of them just outside the bedroom window that wakes me up every night. Daytime he's always quiet , so I can't go hunting for him.

Go home and live in a concrete monstrosity.

[VocalNeal]

Does this mean the possibility of a new hit song "What does the Gecko say ?"

[KhunBENQ]

7 is common, also the 'nature' number, the other day i counted 14 chirps, it might be how hot it is, someone ought to google it

Then we are talking about different sound/animals.

Never will you hear 14 calls from the beast seen in my previous post.

The sound file from the WiKi comes close to what I hear about every night.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mating_call_of_a_male_Tokay_gecko_(Gekko_gecko).ogg

5 calls to be heard.

And I do NOT mean the "chirps" at the start and end but the "tokay" calls after which the Thais name this gecko.

6 (!) calls, 4 calls:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg49csCR_Ts

Edited April 13, 2014 by KhunBENQ

[daoyai]

sometimes the tokay does a stucatto laughing sound before yelling phook- u phook- u phook- u.....then the stucatto fade out. I like them, quite amusing and amazing.

[KhunBENQ]

Staccato!

One can hear it in the "video" that I just linked in #15 (for those who are not familiar with the sound).

[KhunBENQ]

Does this mean the possibility of a new hit song "What does the Gecko say ?"

Many music videos with the gecko sound in the Thai internet.

Like this tokay remix

Edited April 13, 2014 by KhunBENQ

[Ruin]

Isn't that sound where the f##k you lizard gets its name from? Listen carefully next time you hear it!

[phuketandsee]

"down south in Phuket it's always 7"

At my house in Phuket it is usually 5 and my girlfriend tells me it's the same in Pattalung. I am also told 7 is good luck.

[laolover88]

I thought Gordon Gecko was banned from most countries for ogling little tokays.

True.The more toks the more luck!

[Vacuum]

cooked, on 13 Apr 2014 - 13:17, said:cooked, on 13 Apr 2014 - 13:17, said:

Vacuum, on 12 Apr 2014 - 08:32, said:Vacuum, on 12 Apr 2014 - 08:32, said:

Is there a way to get rid of these creatures, poison or something? There is one of them just outside the bedroom window that wakes me up every night. Daytime he's always quiet , so I can't go hunting for him.

Go home and live in a concrete monstrosity.

I am at home, hence my question. Any other suggestions?

Edited April 14, 2014 by Vacuum

[cooked]

Well you don't seem to feel at home here.

[Crazy chef 1]

Is there a way to get rid of these creatures, poison or something? There is one of them just outside the bedroom window that wakes me up every night. Daytime he's always quiet , so I can't go hunting for him.

regarding to your question i would like to know if your user name similar to your brain?

no offence intented just enjoy the litle buggers

[jellydog]

Thanks for the soundtrack. I was wondering what sort of wacky critter that was outside my window.

[55Jay]

Is there a way to get rid of these creatures, poison or something? There is one of them just outside the bedroom window that wakes me up every night. Daytime he's always quiet , so I can't go hunting for him.

If it's always in the same spot, that's where he's living. If you can access the area, run him out of there. Open the window and bang around with a stick. Might take a few times before he gets the idea. He might piss you off but killing him would be a bit low brow IMO. FYI, I've read they are territorial and will bite if you try to grab them. Most seem to run if you get too close though.

I had a pretty big one inside my kitchen for about 6 months, living in the gap between the wall and the stove. He would make his calls at night and it was really loud inside. He finally moved on, haven't seen him in a few months.

[thailiketoo]

Is there a way to get rid of these creatures, poison or something? There is one of them just outside the bedroom window that wakes me up every night. Daytime he's always quiet , so I can't go hunting for him.

If it's always in the same spot, that's where he's living. If you can access the area, run him out of there. Open the window and bang around with a stick. Might take a few times before he gets the idea. He might piss you off but killing him would be a bit low brow IMO. FYI, I've read they are territorial and will bite if you try to grab them. Most seem to run if you get too close though.

I had a pretty big one inside my kitchen for about 6 months, living in the gap between the wall and the stove. He would make his calls at night and it was really loud inside. He finally moved on, haven't seen him in a few months.

Of course you're right. Kill the gecko and that mosquito that he would have eaten for lunch might bite and give the person bitten dengue fever. But that's not all bad as they might realize what Karma means.

[BB1955]

I love to watch them chase the bugs . They say if the gekos start to disappear in the house , you better start looking for a snake ....

[infinity11]

I actually saw a small one (the ONES I WAS REFERRING TO who can chirp at times up to nearly 20) chase a large flying noisy beetle obviously too large for it to eat, hysterical.