Shingleback Skink — Fact Sheet
Tiliqua rugosa · Shingleback Skink
📋 At a glance
| Adult size | 35-45 cm |
| Lifespan | 20-40 years |
| Subspecies | No captive-care subspecies split |
| Origin | See the full care guide for distribution details. |
| Activity | Diurnal |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Legal | CITES: not listed; EU: not listed; local rules still apply |
🏠 Enclosure
- Adult minimum: 150 x 75 x 60 cm. Use a secure dry-temperate horizontal enclosure with sturdy hides, UVB, a broad basking area, and safe dry substrate.
🌡️ Temperature
- Basking spot: 34-38 °C
- Warm zone: 24-30 °C
- Cool zone: 20-24 °C
- Night: 16-22 °C
🪳 Feeding
- Mixed omnivorous diet. Most adults do better around every 3-7 days depending on season and body condition. Remove uneaten food promptly.
🩺 Health — warning signs
- Watch for appetite loss, abnormal posture, injury, breathing issues, failed shedding or molting, and sustained weight loss.