Species: Eastern and Northern (Tiliqua scincoides scincoides and T. s. intermedia)
Care level: Intermediate
Temperament: Depends on species; usually fairly docile and handleable
Behavior: diurnal, terrestrial, solitary
Minimum enclosure size: 6×3×3’ (2×1×1m)
Basking spot temp (surface): 105-115°F (40-46°C)
Cold side temp: 70-80°F (21-27°C)
UVB: UVI 2-3/Ferguson zone 3 (e.g. Arcadia 12% at 12-18” (30-45cm) away with no mesh or 7-11” (18-28cm) away with typical mesh)
Humidity: 40-60%
Diet: Omnivorous; meat, insects, and plant matter
Adult size: Up to 24” (60cm)
Wild Distribution: semi-desert, scrubland and mixed woodland areas of Northern and Eastern Australia and New Guinea
(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)
Other Resources:
Reptifiles Guide – Blue Tongue Skink (general all species)
Reptifiles Guide – Eastern Blue Tongue Skink
Reptifiles Guide – Northern Blue Tongue Skink