Blue Tongue Skink Care Guide

Blue tongue skinks are friendly omnivores needing UVB, a varied diet of protein and veg, and a spacious low enclosure.

Blue tongue skinks are large, friendly omnivores that become incredibly tame with consistent handling. They need UVB, a basking spot of 100-105°F, a 50/40/10 omnivore diet, and a spacious ground-level enclosure with diggable substrate.

Quick Care Facts

• Diet: 50% protein, 40% vegetables, 10% fruit — dust every meal with calcium
• Lifespan: 15-20 years
• Enclosure: Minimum 4x2 ft floor space, 4-6 inches diggable substrate
• UVB: T5 HO 10.0 required
• Basking: 100-105°F; ambient warm side 85-90°F

Browse all Blue Tongue Skink articles →

Shop Blue Tongue Skink Products →