Blue-Tongued Skink
The Blue-Tongued Skink is a large, docile lizard with a distinctive blue tongue used as a defence mechanism. They are easy to care for and enjoy handling....
40–60 cm
0.3–0.7 kg
15–20 years
Low — regular enclosure cleaning, UVB lighting replacement, nail trimming
Requires minimum 120 cm vivarium
Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea
Smooth scales — tan, grey, brown with bands
Medium
Temperament
Docile, slow-moving, hardy, tolerant, friendly
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Requires minimum 120 cm vivarium. They need hiding spots, a basking area, and space to explore.
Grooming: Low — regular enclosure cleaning, UVB lighting replacement, nail trimming.
Coat: Smooth scales — tan, grey, brown with bands
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Metabolic bone disease, obesity, respiratory infections, scale rot
Origin
Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea
Size category
Medium
About the Blue-Tongued Skink
The Blue-Tongued Skink is a large, docile lizard with a distinctive blue tongue used as a defence mechanism. They are easy to care for and enjoy handling.
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