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Old 04-19-2011, 12:24 AM
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Okay this may seem weird but does anyone really know anything about an AFT geckos tongue?

Xavier is always sticking his tongue out, which I assume is his way of getting to know his surroundings but is it normal to constantly do this?

And what color are they supposed to be, I've read a light pink color. And if they are dehydrated the tip of the tongue is typically darker than the rest?

I'm just completely amused by his tongue but I was wondering if anyone has more experience is maybe explaining this behavior or what its supposed to look like. Its so hard trying to find legitimate anatomy of the AFT on the web... they always compare or group them with leos!

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I just want to make sure he isnt doing it because he is dehydrated!
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Old 04-19-2011, 09:22 PM
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AFT's and leos use their tongues to sense their environments and to clean their eyes. I don't remember about the color of the tongue and dehydration but sticking out the tongue is not a sign of dehydration.

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Old 04-19-2011, 10:04 PM
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When my AFT Daisy was still around she always use her tongue lol and when I hold her she would use it on my hands so cute.
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