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A gecko drops its tail as a defense mechanism induced by fear. When a predator approaches, the gecko is able is drop the tail and leave it behind to entice the predator. However, the gecko then loses the fat stored in its tail that will keep it healthy during times when food is harder to find.

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15y ago

Dont panic, it normal. your gecko tail fell off for some reason that may be the following: it was bit by a cricket, stuck, hurt, pulled, yanked, touched (hard), pushed (hard),and many more reasons. The geckos tail will grow back, but not as long, it will be much shorter, but don't worry. This happens to a lot of geckos. It happened to my brothers. Just make sure your gecko is doing fine.

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10y ago

It's a defence mechanism - common to other species as well as Geckos. If you grab a Gecko by the tail, it can sever the tail at the point it joins the body - in order to escape. The tail usually grows back over a lengthy period - but it's still a traumatic occurrence for the lizard !

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13y ago

Yes, it is very common for leopard geckos to "release" their tails. In the wild, they will release their tail if they feel threatened, and the predator will be distracted by the moving tail. The tail will eventually grow back, but it will be deformed.

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14y ago

only the fat tailed geckos tail can delach and grow back but only to distact an enemey.

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12y ago

It Grows back but painfully,dont touch the tail or you will infect

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14y ago

If you grab it or pinch it in something it will come off. At times they can loose their tail if another crested bites it.

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11y ago

The gecko will grow a new one, and the tail that fell of will simply decompose normally.

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6y ago

geckos will drop their tails wherever they are; if that's in the wild or even in their cage.

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3y ago

There stupid and cut it of themself

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