Imported species record

Source review pending · not a care recommendation

Blue-Tongued Skink

Tiliqua scincooides · Scincidae

This page preserves an imported legacy dataset record for discovery. Values below are unverified and must not be treated as a ReptBase source-audited husbandry recommendation.

Read the imported record Open a source-audited guide

Blue-Tongued Skink (Tiliqua scincooides) transparent cutout

01 / Imported record summary

Legacy dataset reference only

Imported reference. Source review pending. Do not treat this page as a complete care recommendation. The imported legacy record has not completed a ReptBase section-level source audit.

The imported legacy record states: Large, heavy-bodied lizards with a bright blue tongue used as a defense mechanism to startle predators.

Imported native region: Australia & Indonesia (unverified)

02 / Recorded values

Recorded legacy values

Recorded legacy values below are imported and unverified. They are not ReptBase recommendations.

Imported care-level label: beginner unverified
Imported adult size: Up to 60 cm unverified
Imported lifespan: About 20 years unverified
Imported diet type: omnivore unverified
Imported habitat pattern: subtropical unverified
Family: Scincidae

Imported enclosure dimensions: 120 x 60 x 60 cmImported · unverified · length x width x height
Imported ambient band: 75-85°FImported · unverified
Imported basking surface: 95-100°FImported · unverified
Imported humidity band: 40-60% RHImported · unverified

The imported legacy record states (enclosure): Floor space is critical. Use a 4x2x2 enclosure at minimum for adults.

The imported legacy record states (diet): Diet should be roughly 50% vegetables, 40% protein, and 10% fruit.

The imported legacy record states (behavior): Very intelligent and can be 'tame'. Use their blue tongue to ward off predators.

The imported legacy record states (social): Very territorial. Should always be housed alone.

Foods listed in the old dataset imported · unverified

Premium dog food (grain-free)
Collard greens
Dandelion greens
Dubia roaches
Snails

Signs listed in the imported record

Flickering blue tongue
Clear eyes
Thick tail (fat storage)
Strong appetite

Imported · unverified

Concern signs listed in the imported record

Lethargy
Dragging hind legs
Open-mouth breathing
Swollen joints

Imported · unverified · not a diagnosis

03 / What has not been verified

This value has not yet completed a ReptBase source audit

Enclosure minimums and product recommendations
Heating, UVB, humidity and substrate protocols
Feeding ratios, schedules and supplementation claims
Social-housing claims
Health lists as diagnostic guidance
Setup-cost figures as live market prices

Do not treat this as a complete care recommendation.

04 / Questions to verify before using the record

Check before acting on any imported value

Which primary sources support this enclosure size for the adult animal?
Have heat, UVB and humidity been measured in a comparable enclosure?
Does a reptile-experienced veterinarian agree the listed signs are actionable?
Are diet notes current for the life stage you are planning for?
Is a source-audited ReptBase guide available for a better-supported alternative?

05 / General measurement and veterinary safety note

Measure conditions. Seek veterinary care when needed.

Outdoor climate and imported bands do not set enclosure targets. Enclosure dimensions, materials, ventilation, heat-source distance, thermostat control and measured warm/cool sides change every decision.

This is not a diagnosis. Sudden weakness, breathing difficulty, seizures, major injury or collapse warrants urgent contact with a reptile-experienced veterinarian.

06 / Editorial status

Imported species record

Current statusImported species record

Detailed source reviewPending

Page typeSpecies record · not a care recommendation

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