Correlophus Ciliatus (Crested Gecko) juvenile who's dropped its tail. Crested geckos do not regrow their tails once lost.
By: Ben Abbariki
Nature is a fascinating thing. There are still a great deal of things in this world we have yet to learn about. Personally one of the most mesmerizing things in our world are animals, specifically reptiles. With their unique patterns and coats accompanied by their scaly skin, they are just one of the world's unique creatures.
In this video crested gecko “Salzar” is captured sitting next to his freshly “dropped” tail. As Salzar sits there his owner films him as the tail moves in rapid succession. The dropped and moving tail is used as a defense mechanism, mainly against predators or perceived threats. The tail continues moving for long periods of time, so it's no surprise that it's so effective as a distraction.
In the video, Salzar watches as his owner proceeds to pick up his tail. The owner examines the still wiggling specimen as if there is some hidden meaning within the tail. We see the rather fleshy “Flower looking” stump where the tail detached from Salzar's body. Salzar sits in his spot quietly and does nothing. The video ends with the tail ceasing to move and the owner simply shutting off the camera.
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