Species Care

EASTERN BLUE-TONGUED LIZARD

Tiliqua scincoides

Keeping Snapshot:
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Max Growth Size: 60cm
  • Temperament: Docile. Will become tame with regular handling.
  • Licensing: N/A
DOWNLOAD THIS CARE SHEET Habitat:
  • Heating:
    23 - 26 degrees C with a basking spot heated to 32 degrees C
  • Lighting:
    UVA / UVB (Exo Terra 10.0 globes recommended)
  • Environment:
    Wood shavings (not pine or cedar) as substrate. Include some leaf litter for the blue tongue to hide under. Provide a hide.

Range: Eastern states of Australia.

Feeding: Woodies, crickets, tinned cat food, fruit (not citrus) and vegetables such as carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, celery

Additional Comments: When threatened, this lizard will display its bright blue tongue, flatten out to make itself look larger, and hiss.

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