Hello to all,
I am new to Tokay’s and giving them a try to keep the pest down in my greenhouse. I have read up on how to care for them and had one question on the night temperature. Can it take temperatures in to the low 60s like 62?
Thanks
Jeff

not sure what the lower limit is
but i rescued my guy from a bloke who had no heat for his tokay at all day or night, and he survived, although a little grumpy aboutthe whole episode
but being outside, even in a greenhouse may be a little much to take, though 60 degrees isnt that cold
what happens when th epests run out
will you have to add more pests to the greenhouse so your dude doesnt starve?

I just need to know if he can take nights temps in the low 60's. I can Always ad food for him.

To be honest, i don't think it's the smartest move. You will have no control over the temperature in your greenhouse, so they Tokay could either be cooked to death, on a hot summers day, or be frozen to death on a cold winters day. It's not fair risking the life of a Tokay.

I can control the air temperate to the degree. Here is a link to my weather and greenhouse so you can see http://www.waterlilyweather.com/

Its the 3 and 4 graphs.

I still don't think it's a good idea. What type of pests do you have in your greenhouse?

I have roaches, crickets, some kind of beetles and spiders. I can control the air temp and the hum down to the wire. Mabe a photo will help.
thanks

If you do this you might consider adding a mini hothouse.You know, maybe a hide area that is warmed up with a heat pad.And in summer find a way to have a cool hide so he has a heat gradient.Of course there is the hard part , like keeping track of how much he eats and if he's eating.But if you can keep an eye on his wieght he might do okay.They do live wild in houses.My dad has some in his house down in texas.They arent tokays but very similiar(Ive never seen them he told me about them).
If you think about the good points, the lizard will be safe from the elements and predators.And the added plus of a huge enclosure, I dont think it would be so bad for the little guy...Better then keeping them in a itty bitty tank like Ive seen some in..

BTW another point to consider is if you have male or females and will they fight.Do you have enough room to keep territorial fights from happening? Also if you have a male and female they will most likely breed.

Ok I did it and got 3 Tokay’s 1 male and 2 females. I let them go in different spots in the greenhouse. That was yesterday and to day I can only find the 1 female. I hope that they did not get out. The greenhouse should be air tight. Here are some pictures.