Blue-tongued skinks are large, robust lizards named for their striking blue tongues, which they display as a defence mechanism against predators. Native to Australia and Indonesia, they are among the most docile and handleable of all pet lizards, with an omnivorous diet and a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Every time someone visits, they end up fascinated by my blue-tongued skink. The vivid blue tongue display when she's curious (not even defensive — she does it when exploring) stops people in their tracks. She's calm enough to pass around for handling and patient with people who've never held a lizar…
Read full review →Blue-tongued skinks grow to 45–60cm as adults and need a large vivarium — minimum 120cm × 60cm, ideally larger. I started with a smaller enclosure for my juvenile and had to upgrade, which involved extra cost. Buy the adult-sized enclosure from the start — it's more economical. Once properly housed,…
Read full review →Blue-tongued skinks live 15–20 years in captivity. Mine is 11 years old, still active, still eating well, and still the same curious personality. The long lifespan is both a joy and a commitment — you're taking on a 15–20 year responsibility when you get a blue-tongue. Factor this in carefully. But …
Read full review →I've kept bearded dragons, blue-tongues, and monitor lizards, and my blue-tongued skink is by far the easiest to handle. She barely reacts to being picked up, sits calmly on my lap, and investigates my hands with her tongue. She has never bitten, scratched, or tried to escape in three years of owner…
Read full review →What I love most about my blue-tongued skink is the weight of her — she's 450g and feels substantial and warm when she settles on my arm. Unlike delicate geckos or snakes, she feels robust and secure. She explores slowly and methodically, investigating everything with her flickering blue tongue. Aft…
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