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Irian Jaya Blue Tongue Skink
RM750.00
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Common name: Blue-Tongue Skink (often shortened to BTS)
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Scientific genus: Tiliqua
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Origin: Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia (various subspecies)
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Type: Large ground-dwelling skink (lizard)
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Size: 18–24 inches long (some up to 30 in. depending on species)
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Weight: ~1–3 lbs
🧬 Appearance
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Body: Stout, elongated body with short legs and a broad head
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Skin/Scales: Smooth, shiny, banded patterns (brown, tan, black, or orange)
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Tail: Thick, fat-storing, can drop if threatened (but not as easily as geckos)
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Signature trait: Bright blue tongue used to startle predators when threatened
🧠 Temperament
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Disposition: Generally calm, curious, and tolerant — one of the most docile pet lizards
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Handling: Usually easy to tame, but need gentle handling (they can bite if scared)
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Behavior: Slow-moving, ground-dwelling, often bask in sunlight/heat sources
🏡 Habitat & Care (in captivity)
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Enclosure: Large horizontal terrarium (at least 40–75 gallons for adults)
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Temperature:
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Basking spot: 95–100°F
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Cool side: 70–80°F
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Night: no lower than ~65°F
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Lighting: UVB light recommended for calcium metabolism & health
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Substrate: Aspen, cypress mulch, or reptile-safe soil; they like to burrow
🍴 Diet
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Type: Omnivore
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Diet mix:
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~50% vegetables/greens (collard greens, squash, carrots)
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~40% protein (insects, cooked lean meat, high-quality dog food, boiled eggs, snails)
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~10% fruits (berries, melon, mango — limited due to sugar)
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Calcium supplementation important to prevent metabolic bone disease
❤️ Health
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Lifespan: 15–20 years in captivity
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