Some lizards can detach their tails if caught by surprise.As a last-ditch attempt to escape from a predator, a lizard may choose to detach their tail from their body. Known as autonomy, this is a left-over reflex from their wild counterparts, who could use this as a way to escape.Here is a picture of Gumbo
Isnt he just the cutest.
He has always been myfavorite pet.
The colors of his skin is super cool.