Are bearded-dragons capable of limb regeneration?

Question

I have been doing research on this subject and have been unsuccessful in my endeavors. I am aware that most amphibians can regrow a severed tail, but is it possible for the loss of a limb to also be regrown?

I ask because my pet bearded-dragon Lucci is suffering from a withered hand which is starting to dismember itself from the rest of the body. He is feeling no pain and it isn't hindering him, I was curious if it would grow back. If you know anything on the subject I would apperciate it and I ask if it would be wise of me to seek professional help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Bearded dragons DO NOT regrow tails or limbs. Not all lizards regrow their tails, and beardies are one of those lizards.

Answer 2

Beardies are reptiles not amphibians. A beardie can regenerate it's tail but not a leg. Might want to figure out what caused this before it happens to another limb and MAYBE EVEN TAKE IT TO A VET BEFORE SOMETHING LIKE GANGRENE SETS IN AND KILLS IT. If it had gotten medical attention earlier on, perhaps the limb could have been saved, at this point, I would say a STERILE PROFESSIONAL amputation would probably be best.

Answer 3

Bearded dragons do not regrow their tails though, when a part of their tail is nipped off it STAYS that way. Same with limbs

Just because it is a lizard does not mean it can regrow its tail guys.

Beardies are agamas and do not have the ability to drop or regrow their tails. Just to clear up the mis-information posted in other answers.

Answer 4

No it will not grow back, my Jibblet is missing most of the toes on one of his back feet and it doesn't hinder his movements what so ever. However you should get the limb checked out by a vet to make sure that the rest of it is healthy and no infection has set in.

Answer 5

first dragons are lizards, they are reptiles not amphibians, but like amphibians most lizards can regrow tails, but not legs, definatly take it to a vet, it sounds like a serious fungal or viral

Answer 6

GET HELP! they cant re grow limbs, only tails!!

seriously.. asap. I feels so bad...

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