Dongxing Tokay Gecko

Dongxing Tokay Gecko

　　The tokay gecko, also known as gecko snake, dogo, deduo, ge螃蟹, or large gecko, has fine scales covering its entire body and distinct wart-like bumps on its back. It lives in rock crevices, caves, tree hollows in mountainous areas, as well as under eaves and on walls. Dried tokay geckos are a traditional and highly valued Chinese medicinal ingredient, known for their benefits in nourishing kidney, warming lungs, enhancing yang energy, enriching essence and blood, and relieving wheezing and coughing. The tokay gecko is a specialty of Guangxi and also a specialty of Dongxing.