Blue-tongued Skink
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Blue-tongued Skink
Tiliqua scincoides
The Blue-tongued Skink is known for its bright blue tongue! When it feels threatened, it sticks out its tongue to scare away predators.
Habitat: Grasslands and forests
Appearance
The Blue-tongued Skink has a large, sturdy body with short limbs and a thick tail. Its skin is covered in smooth, glossy scales, often displaying bands of brown, grey, and cream. The most striking feature is its bright, cobalt-blue tongue.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyScincidaeGenusTiliqua
Category
ReptileRarity
Common
Danger
2/5
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Interesting facts
Blue-tongues can flatten their bodies to look bigger and scarier to predators.
These skinks help gardeners by eating slugs and snails.
They are born live, looking like mini adults, not from eggs!
They sometimes bask on roads, so drivers must watch out for them!
Special abilities
Ability
Bluffing Tongue
Blue-tongued Skink can flash its vibrant blue tongue and hiss loudly to startle predators, making them think it's venomous.
Ability
Tail Autonomy
Blue-tongued Skink can drop its tail when caught by a predator, allowing it to escape while the tail wiggles to distract.
Ability
Live Birth
Blue-tongued Skink has live birth instead of laying eggs, which helps its babies develop safely inside the mother.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 45-60 cm
- Weight
- 0.5-1.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Top Speed
- 12 km/h
Diet & Feeding
Blue-tongued Skinks are omnivores that enjoy a varied diet of plants and small animals.
Primary Foods
- Insects
- Snails
- Berries
- Flowers
- Mushrooms
- Small Rodents
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Wedge-tailed Eagle
Aquila audax
A large bird of prey that can hunt skinks.
eaten by
King Brown Snake
Pseudechis australis
A venomous snake known to prey on lizards.
eats
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
A common garden pest that skinks love to eat.
eats
Mealworm
Tenebrio molitor
A common insect larva that skinks eat.
Traits
Wildlife
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Social
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Omnivorous
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Burrowing
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Grassland
These wide-open spaces are covered in grasses, often home to grazing animals and incredible predators! Experience the vastness of the plains.
Forest
These lush habitats are filled with countless trees, offering homes to a huge variety of plants and animals! Immerse yourself in the green canopy.
Nocturnal
Explore the secret world of animals that come alive at night! They are wide awake when it's dark, using their amazing senses to find food and play.
Also known as
Blue-tongue LizardBlue-tongued Lizard
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Safety
Danger
2/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Blue-tongued Skink?
45-60 cm
How much does Blue-tongued Skink weigh?
0.5-1.5 kg
How long does Blue-tongued Skink live?
15-20 years
How fast can Blue-tongued Skink move?
12 km/h
What does Blue-tongued Skink eat?
Blue-tongued Skinks are omnivores that enjoy a varied diet of plants and small animals.
Where is Blue-tongued Skink usually found?
Grasslands and forests
How does Blue-tongued Skink hunt?
Foraging
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