Sydneycraig Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 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 ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) . Edited April 11, 2014 by 55Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Where did you meet your gf/wife .....Chiang Mai ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) Sometimes we have a male King Gecko on our rooftops. 7-8 sounds calls. Edited April 12, 2014 by Mentors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 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) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity11 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Does this mean the possibility of a new hit song "What does the Gecko say ?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Staccato! One can hear it in the "video" that I just linked in #15 (for those who are not familiar with the sound). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruin Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Isn't that sound where the f##k you lizard gets its name from? Listen carefully next time you hear it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketandsee Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 "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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laolover88 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I thought Gordon Gecko was banned from most countries for ogling little tokays. True.The more toks the more luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Well you don't seem to feel at home here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy chef 1 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellydog Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks for the soundtrack. I was wondering what sort of wacky critter that was outside my window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1955 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 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 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity11 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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