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As a means of self-preservation. A predator can attack it, it can lose its tail and then regrow it. The predator will usually not attack the rest of the body once it has the tail, which continues to move for quite some time after being detached, allowing the lizard to get away.
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How long does it take for a blue tailed lizard to grow his tail back?
Lizards can lose their tails, but not all lizards can grow them back.Lizards that lose their tails may grow them back but the replacement tail is never as long or as colorful as the original one. Replacement tails grow back in as little as three months or as long as two years.In Iguanas and Komodo Dragons, the tail bones are not designed to break easily and the tail muscles are also not designed to pull apart smoothly. These lizards however can also lose their tails, but it takes a much stronger pull to make this happen. With these types of lizards, the wound heals, but the tail does not grow back.The main species that are capable of regrowing their tails are skinks and salamanders. So the answer may be that your blue tailed lizard (which is likely a blue tailed skink) will grow his tail back, it will just be a while.
Will a long tailed grass lizard grow its tail back if lost?
Yes, long-tailed grass lizards have the ability to regenerate their tails if they are lost or injured. The new tail may not be as long as the original one and may look slightly different in appearance. This is a common defense mechanism in many lizard species.
What group of reptiles having slender bodies moveable eyelids long tails four legs and clawed toes?
This description fits the group of reptiles known as lizards. Lizards have slender bodies, movable eyelids, long tails, four legs with clawed toes, and are found in diverse habitats around the world. They come in a variety of sizes and colors, and display a wide range of behaviors and adaptations.
Why do pigs lose their tails?
Because other pigs bite them off.
Where do glass lizards live?
Glass lizards are found in various habitats across North and Central America, as well as parts of Asia. They typically prefer environments with sandy soil, open fields, or woodlands. These lizards are known for their elongated bodies and ability to shed their tails as a defense mechanism.
How do mice lose their tails?
Mice should not loose their tails. If they do, than an animal harmed it or the tail got stuck. Mice do not drop their tails like lizards, and mice are mamals, all mamals do not loose their tails
Why does a lizard lose its tail?
All lizards can lose their tails by getting it eaten off or something, but some lizards can 'lose' their tails. As in, if you frighten it or catch it by the tail, the lizard could detatch the tail from their body (and it would still move to confuse the attacker), and they could run away and regenerate the tail. =) -kelsey.
Do lizards have a scent in their tails?
no
Do lizards know when they drop their tails?
Yes
Do lizards regenerate themseves?
the answer is no but they can regenerate their tails
Do frogs with tails lose their legs?
They lose their tails, not legs.
Do cats lose their tails?
No, cats do not naturally lose their tails.
How do lizards grow back their tails?
they grow back because lizards reproduce asexually
How are toads and lizards not the same?
Toads live in the forest. Lizards live in the desert. Lizards have tails toads do not.
Do baby frill neck lizards tails grow back?
Yes, baby frill-necked lizards can regenerate their tails if they lose them due to predation or injury. This ability to regrow tails is common among many lizard species, and the new tail is usually made of cartilage rather than bone. However, the regenerated tail may differ in appearance and structure from the original.
Do blue belly lizards wag their tails?
yes
Do lizards tails grow back after they fall off?
Yes.
