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Northern Blue-tongued Skink — Fact Sheet

Tiliqua scincoides intermedia · Northern Blue-tongued Skink

📋 At a glance

Adult size45-60 cm
Lifespan15-25 years
SubspeciesNo captive-care subspecies split
OriginSee the full care guide for distribution details.
ActivityDiurnal
DifficultyBeginner
LegalCITES: not listed; EU: not listed; local rules still apply

🏠 Enclosure

  • Adult minimum: 150 x 75 x 60 cm. Use a secure horizontal enclosure with species-appropriate humidity, UVB, heat, hides, and safe substrate.

🌡️ Temperature

  • Basking spot: 35-40 °C
  • Warm zone: 26-32 °C
  • Cool zone: 22-26 °C
  • Night: 20-24 °C

🪳 Feeding

  • Mixed omnivorous diet. Juveniles may eat every 2-3 days; most adults do better around every 5-7 days. Remove uneaten food promptly.

🩺 Health — warning signs

  • Watch for appetite loss, abnormal posture, injury, breathing issues, failed shedding or molting, and sustained weight loss.