Blue-tongued Skink
Common Name:
Blue-tongued Skink
Scientific Name:
Tiliqua scincoides
IUCN Status:
Least Concern
Diet: Blue-tongued skinks are omnivores and eat a variety of small creatures such as insects, other reptiles and plant matter.
Height: 45 to 60 cm body length
Weight: 280 to 510 g
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Fun Facts
- The blue-tongued skink is the largest member of the skink family.
- They do not have well-developed teeth, but are capable of a powerful bite.
- These lizards have a long blue tongue that is used in defensive displays where the bright colour acts to warn potential predators.
- Blue-tongued skinks are native to Australia and Asia. They are often seen in open woodlands, rainforests, grasslands and semi-deserts.
About Us
Sheila the blue-tongued skink is located in the Affinity Learning Centre.