Imported species record

Source review pending · not a care recommendation

Shingleback Skink

Tiliqua rugosa · 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.

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Shingleback Skink (Tiliqua rugosa) 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: Unique Australian skinks with large, rough scales and a short, blunt tail that resembles their head.

Imported native region: Australia (unverified)

02 / Recorded values

Recorded legacy values

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

Imported care-level label: intermediate unverified
Imported adult size: Up to 35 cm unverified
Imported lifespan: About 20 years unverified
Imported diet type: omnivore unverified
Imported habitat pattern: desert unverified
Family: Scincidae

Imported enclosure dimensions: 120 x 60 x 45 cmImported · unverified · length x width x height
Imported ambient band: 75-85°FImported · unverified
Imported basking surface: 90-100°FImported · unverified
Imported humidity band: 30-50% RHImported · unverified

The imported legacy record states (enclosure): Floor space is critical. They are not climbers. Needs a dry, well-ventilated enclosure.

The imported legacy record states (diet): Low-fat diet is important. Snails are a highly recommended staple.

The imported legacy record states (behavior): Very slow-moving and calm. They have a very distinctive 'pinecone' scale texture.

The imported legacy record states (social): Famous for being monogamous in the wild. Can be kept in long-term pairs.

Foods listed in the old dataset imported · unverified

Collard greens
Dandelion greens
Snails
Dubia roaches
Squash

Signs listed in the imported record

Thick tail
Alert but calm
Clear eyes
Strong feeding response

Imported · unverified

Concern signs listed in the imported record

Lethargy
Dragging legs
Wheezing
Soft shell/scales

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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