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This is a specific care sheet for Blue Tongue Skinks (Tiliqua scincoides), for more in this genus see Category:Tiliqua.

Blue Tongue Skink care sheet Tiliqua scincoides Blue Tongue Skink Blue Tongue Skink Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Reptilia Subclass: Diapsida Order: Squamata Suborder: Lacertilia Family: Scincidae Subfamily: Tiliquinae Genus: Tiliqua Species: T. scincoides

Blue Tongue Skinks have a very distinct blue-colored tongue.

Pet Reptile (Tiliqua scincoides) Care Information
Regions Found:	Australia and New Guinea
Natural habitat:
Longevity:	Up to 20 years
Years to Maturity:
Adult Size:	8 to 24 inches
Temperament:
Housing, Feeding and Climate of Tiliqua scincoides
Housing Size:
Reptile Foods:
Temperature:	75-85F with basking spot of 90F
Humidity:
Reptile Lighting:	Require full-spectrum UVB light
Special Requirements:
Breeding Tiliqua scincoides
Breeding Difficulty:
Tiliqua scincoides Clutch Size:
Gestation Period:
Incubation Temperature:
Incubation Humidity:
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Health
Any serious health issues
Recommended Pet Supplies for Tiliqua scincoides
Reptile cage (suitable vivarium or aquarium) Reptile heat lamp, UTH, UVB lamp or recommended heating/lighting source Reptile thermometer and thermostat to regulate temperature Water source Reptile accessories and cage decorations Reptile cleaning equipment Reptile food nb. All of these can be purchased from an online pet store

Feeding

Blue Tongue Skins are omnivorous meaning they eat both animal meat and plant matter. So, to keep them healthy you should provide a combination of both of these.

Having a fresh water supply is vital for Blue Tongue Skinks so be sure to change it daily.

Habitat

Lighting: Most lizards require full-spectrum UVB light and Blue Tongue Skinks are no exception.

Physical Design

Branches should be provided for your Blue Tongue Skink to climb on although not all of these lizards will climb.

Size

As with all lizards it is best to provide an enclosure that is overly large as opposed to overly small. Blue Tongue Skinks are no different so provide them with a habitat of between 50 and 60 gallons in size.

Temperature

A basking area with a temperature of at least 90 degrees F should be provided for all Blue Tongue Skinks. The remainder of the enclosure should be between 85 degrees F and 75 degrees F. The night time temperature can dip below this but not below 70 degrees F.