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Price
$399
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Beginner Level
🧬 Captive Bred
Blue Tongue Skink for Sale
Price
$399
Origin: Captive Bred · Ships to: USA, UK, Canada, Australia
The Blue Tongue Skink is one of the most sought-after exotic animals available today. Blue tongue skinks are chunky, charming lizards with a distinctive bright blue tongue. At Exotic Haven, every Blue Tongue Skink is captive bred, vet health checked, and shipped with a full live arrival guarantee to USA, UK, Canada and Australia.
Lifespan⏳ 15-20 years
Adult Size📏 18-24 inches
Diet🍖 Omnivore
Care Level📊 Beginner
Origin🌍 Captive Bred
Status✅ Available
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📖 History & Origin of the Blue Tongue Skink
The Blue Tongue Skink originates from Australia and New Guinea. In the wild, Blue Tongue Skinks are known for chunky & charming with a bright blue tongue. Wild populations face pressure from habitat loss and, historically, collection for the pet trade — which is precisely why captive breeding programs are so critically important. In captivity, the Blue Tongue Skink has been kept by exotic animal enthusiasts for decades and has become one of the most well-studied species in private collections. Captive breeding programs have significantly reduced pressure on wild populations and today virtually all Blue Tongue Skinks in the pet trade are captive bred.
📚 Blue Tongue Skink Care Requirements
The Blue Tongue Skink reaches an adult size of 18-24 inches and with proper care can live for 15-20 years. Their primary diet consists of Omnivore. This species is rated Beginner care level — making it an excellent choice for first-time exotic pet owners who are ready to commit to proper husbandry.
Lifespan15-20 years
Adult Size18-24 inches
DietOmnivore
Care LevelBeginner
🏠 Enclosure & Housing
Housing requirements for the Blue Tongue Skink depend on its adult size of 18-24 inches. A quality PVC or glass enclosure with appropriate ventilation is essential. The enclosure must have a secure lid as many reptiles are escape artists. Substrate should mimic the natural environment — coconut fibre, cypress mulch or bioactive soil mixes are excellent choices. Provide at least two hides (warm side and cool side) and enrichment items such as cork bark, climbing branches and artificial plants to reduce stress.
🌡️ Temperature & Environment
Maintaining a proper temperature gradient is one of the most critical aspects of Blue Tongue Skink care. Reptiles are ectothermic and rely entirely on their environment to regulate body temperature. Use a combination of under-tank heaters, ceramic heat emitters or deep heat projectors — never hot rocks. Always connect heaters to a quality thermostat and verify temperatures with a digital thermometer or infrared temperature gun. Incorrect temperatures are the leading cause of illness in captive reptiles.
🩺 Common Health Issues
Common health issues in captive Blue Tongue Skinks include respiratory infections (often caused by incorrect humidity or temperature), parasites (both internal and external), mouth rot (stomatitis), stuck shed (dysecdysis) and metabolic bone disease from inadequate UVB or calcium supplementation. Regular veterinary check-ups with an exotic specialist are strongly recommended.
🎨 Morphs & Varieties
Blue tongue skinks are sold by subspecies rather than colour morphs. Popular subspecies include Northern (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia), Irian Jaya, Indonesian, Merauke and Halmahera. Albino BTSs are extremely rare and valuable.
⚖️ Legal Status by Country
United States: Legal in the vast majority of US states with no permit required. A small number of states have restrictions — always verify local ordinances. United Kingdom: Legal to own with no permit required in most cases. Some species may require Article 10 certificates if CITES listed. Canada: Regulations vary by province. Ontario, BC and Quebec have the most restrictions. Federal WAPPRIITA rules govern imports. Australia: Strict biosecurity laws apply. Only certain species are permitted — verify with the Department of Agriculture before ordering.
🥚 Breeding Information
Breeding Blue Tongue Skinks in captivity requires a thorough understanding of their reproductive biology and behaviour. Most successful breeders introduce a cooling or dry season period to trigger breeding behaviour. Males and females should only be introduced under supervision. Females require a suitable egg-laying site and the eggs must be incubated at the correct temperature and humidity. Hatchlings are often more delicate than adults and require separate housing. At Exotic Haven, all our animals are captive bred — supporting responsible captive breeding is central to our mission.
🌿 Why Buy Your Blue Tongue Skink From Exotic Haven?
When you purchase a Blue Tongue Skink from Exotic Haven, you are buying from a trusted source with years of experience in exotic animal husbandry. Our Blue Tongue Skinks are raised with expert care from birth, ensuring they arrive healthy, well-fed and ready to settle into their new home. We provide full care documentation, lifetime support and a live arrival guarantee on every single order. A 25% deposit secures your animal with the balance due before shipping.
Blue Tongue Skink — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Blue Tongue Skink cost?
Our captive-bred Blue Tongue Skinks are priced at $150 - $1,500. Price varies based on age, sex and morph. Contact us for current availability and exact pricing.
Is the Blue Tongue Skink a good exotic pet?
Blue tongue skinks are chunky, charming lizards with a distinctive bright blue tongue. With a lifespan of 15-20 years, they make a rewarding long-term companion for dedicated owners.
How big does a Blue Tongue Skink get?
Adult Blue Tongue Skinks typically reach 18-24 inches.
What does a Blue Tongue Skink eat?
The Blue Tongue Skink primarily feeds on Omnivore.
Do I need a permit to own a Blue Tongue Skink?
In most locations we ship to, no permit is required for the Blue Tongue Skink. However laws do change — always verify your specific state, province or country laws before purchasing.
Does Exotic Haven ship Blue Tongue Skinks to my location?
We ship to all 50 US states, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. All shipments include a live arrival guarantee and full documentation.
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