Why Did My Gecko Loose Its Tail?

Do you have more than one gecko in the same enclosure?

Was the gecko's tail stuck somewhere when you found it?

Are there any loud noises, bright lights, or other startling stimuli around your gecko's enclosure?

Do you maintain optimal temperature and humidity for your gecko?

In the wild, a gecko may discard its tail to distracts potential predators and allows the gecko to getaway. In captivity, they are relatively safe but geckos in a group can bully one individual, which could trigger the defense mechanism. If you have more than one gecko in an enclosure, it's a good idea to separate the potential victim from the others before it loses its tail.

It's possible for a gecko's tail to get stuck or trapped by something in its enclosure. Whenever you set up a new enclosure, try to avoid very tight places and any potential falling objects that could harm your gecko.

Both stress and fear can accompany the feeling of being threatened or bullied. Loud noises, bright lights, or other startling stimuli, for example, can also impact your gecko's well-being and potentially lead to tail dropping.

Both stress and fear can accompany the feeling of being threatened or bullied. The environmental conditions of the gecko's enclosure can be a source of stress that could lead to a tail loss. To help keep your gecko at its healthiest, maintain its temperature and humidity in the optimal range.

If no other cause can be found for your gecko's tail drop, it may be due to an illness or infection. Whether the infection directly affects the tail area or the loss is a stress-related symptom of an unrelated illness, it's best to call your vet.