Gargoyle fact

The original tail is rough and knobbly, not smooth

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Small raised tubercles run along the length of an original tail, giving it a bumpy texture that matches the gecko's overall rugged look.

Small raised tubercles run along the length of an original tail, giving it a bumpy texture that matches the gecko's overall rugged look. A regrown tail loses this texture and looks noticeably plainer.