Q: Each day, remove dead insects and use a cloth to wipe down any feces on the side of the tank or on objects. Every couple of weeks to once a month, you should do a thorough cleaning of the tank. Remove and replace all of the substrate. You should also wash and disinfect the tank with a reptile disinfectant.  Avoid using regular household disinfectant for this. Visit a pet store or order reptile disinfectant online to keep your gecko healthy. Move the gecko to a dark, quiet, safe area while you clean. Placing them in a dark and quiet environment can help reduce their stress during the process. You can use an extra aquarium or large box. Place it in a dark room and close the door. Tokays shed their skins several times during their lives. They like to eat the skin as it sheds, so in most cases you won't need to intervene. If you notice stubborn bits clinging to your gecko, place a small box close to one of the heating sources in the aquarium. Dampen several paper towels and place them inside the box.  The damp towels turn the box into a humid enclosure for your gecko. The gecko will hang out in the box overnight and by morning, the stubborn skin will be gone or can be easily removed. Tokay geckos do not like to be handled. They will bite you if they have not been tamed. Only handle your Tokay gecko if you absolutely have to. When you pick it up, try using a glove or a cloth over your hand to protect it from a bite.  If you want to use your bare hands, make sure to wash them well with hot water and soap before and after handling. Never pick your gecko up by the tail because it can detach. Instead, pick it up from the middle. Try to get the gecko to sit on your hand every day for 30 seconds or so without you having to restrain it or hold it in place. Work your way up to longer sessions from there. If your gecko seems a bit freaked out or tries to bite you, scale back the sessions and slowly work back up to longer sessions.  This is a long, slow process. It will takes months to gain its trust. In some cases, it may never happen at all.  Keep in mind this is your gecko's natural disposition! Don't be offended if you're unable to tame it as much as you'd like. These are all signs that something is definitely wrong with your gecko. Bring your gecko to see a specialized vet if you notice any of these things. Aggression, anxiety, and general high-strung behavior are all perfectly normal for a Tokay gecko and no cause for alarm.
A: Clean the tank often. Up the humidity overnight if shedding skin is clinging to your gecko. Handle your gecko only if you have to. Tame your gecko slowly with short, positive handling sessions. Watch out for signs of lethargy, cloudy eyes, and poor appetite.

Q: Have you been wanting to learn how to mountain bike or cook an Italian meal? Perhaps you’d like to try your hand at poker or maybe you yearn to learn a new language. Regardless of what it is, jot down all of the things that interest you.  Realize that brainstorming isn't about judging ideas or forcing yourself to think in a certain way. Brainstorming is solely about creation.  For now, don’t focus on the practicality of doing a new activity. Just have fun in coming up with a list of ideas! If you’re struggling to come up with ideas, seek the help of a friend. Think of someone you know who likes to try new things. It’s OK to borrow ideas.  Invite a group of friends over and ask them to share some of their favorite past times. Chances are you’ll be inspired by what you hear! Post a message on Facebook and ask for help from your Facebook friends. Websites such as Pinterest are great resources for finding ideas. Do a simple search for, “try something new” and see what comes back.  On Pinterest, for example, there are ideas for couples trips, there are different hairstyle ideas, etc. Be aware that when you do searches online, there may be services that require you to sign up before receiving more information. Know that there are plenty of free ideas online, so don’t feel pressured to join anything unless you really want to. For further inspiration watch the TED Talk by Matt Cutts entitled, Try Something New for 30 Days. Short in length (at only three-and-a-half minutes long); it is extremely encouraging.
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Make a list of all of the things you’d like to try. Ask friends for suggestions. Look online for potential ideas.