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Northern Blue-Tongued Skink
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Northern Blue-Tongued Skink

Place of Origin and Range They are native to Australia and found almost exclusively in the Northern Region.
Description Similar to other blue-tongued lizards, the Northern Blue-Tongued Skink has very distinctive patterning. Northerns tend to be a bright orange to soft peachy orange or even a yellowish colour with darker stripes along their sides and backs, with a lighter, creamier colour on their bellies. As their name would suggest, they also have bright blue tongues often used to warn off or startle predators. Their legs are short and small compared to the length and width of their bodies.
Morph Patterns Available Yes
Adult Size Can grow up to 15 in( 37.5 cm)
Accommodation Variable as long as the substrate is not moist, and a bowl of water is readily available. They prefer high temperatures, up to 105–110 °F (41–43 °C) at their basking spot and 80 °F (27 °C) elsewhere in their habitat during the day.
Lifespan Can live 20+ years
Feeding / Diet Some of these lizards eat lots of fruits or vegetables, but most are entirely insectivorous. Like many reptiles, in captivity they must be provided a diet supplemented with extra calcium and a light source with a UVB radiation to reduce the risk of bone disorders.
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