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the other day i met someone who had a large variety of leos---all were excellent morphs and all were "stubs"--tails in process of rejuvenating.all were super healthy ,large and friendly--question for forum is -do they grow back 100% and is it noticeable when complete--brian

i've never seen a leo's tail when it grows back, however i heard that once they drop their tail.. that they never grow back 100% normal looking.
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1.0 Leo Gecko's
0.1 Pictus Gecko

i am tempted to get one just to see what final result is ;not to mention the price--i will keep you posted-brian

when the tail grows back it usually is quite ugly looking but that doesnt effect much else beside the look.
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1.3 Leopard Gecko's
1.0 mali uromastyx
0.0.3 tokay's(adults unsexed)

Regenerated tails never look like the original. They grow back in different shapes/thicknesses. If you want to see pictures, buy a copy of the Leopard Gecko Manual.
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chickabowwow

3.2.3 leopard geckos (Rosie, Locke, Lisa, Caesar, Tommy)

They do grow back but it is noticable. You can see in this pic the regrown part has a differnt texture and shape. Her's turned out pretty nice though.

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Sara

I don't think they're ugly. One of my girls had a regen when I bought her. I think it's kinda cute. Remember, though, they can only regenerate the tail once, so you'll really need to be careful not to stress him/her because if he/she loses it again, it won't have the ability to grow another one.
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1.3.0 leos, Yoda, Geo, Tang, Ginger
1.0 Blue Tongue Skink Indigo (Indy)
0.1.1 frogs Buffy the Cricket Slayer, Butrose Butrose Froggy
1.1.4 firebelly newts Wayne Newton, Isaac Newton, Fig Newton, Juice Newton, Olivia Newton John & Helmut Newton
1.1.0 cats Gus & Mena