Care guide
Gargoyle Gecko Tail Loss and Regrowth
Quick answer
A gargoyle gecko can drop its tail as a defence, and unlike a crested gecko, it will regrow one. The regrown tail is usually smoother, shorter, and more bulbous, and lacks the original bumpy texture.
- Regrows?
- Yes, unlike crested geckos
- Regrown tail
- Smoother, shorter, bulbous
Care after a drop
Keep the enclosure clean, reduce handling while it heals, and watch for infection at the stump.
Prevention
Never grab or restrain the tail, and reduce sources of stress such as cohousing with another gecko.