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
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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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