the blue tongue is one of my favourite lizards and i know alot about it
the natural predators for the skink are
dogs
cats
birds
lawn mowers
cars
now ranking
1 lawn mowers
2 cars
3 dogs
4 birds
5 cats
no they are not
The Blue-tongued Skink can grow to around 17 inches (45cm) in length.
19.5 cm
A Blue Tongue Skink Hibernates because it is cold blooded and can not warm itself properly during Winter.
The Australian reptile with a long blue tongue is the blue-tongued skink. These skinks are commonly found in Australia and are known for their distinctive blue tongues, which they use as a defense mechanism to scare off predators.
There are several Australian blue-tongued lizards, and they are all members of the skink family. They are commonly just called Blue tongue lizards. Species include:Eastern Blue tongue lizard or Common Blue tongue lizardNorthern Blue tongued skinkWestern Blue tongued skinkCentral Blue tongued skinkBlotched blue tongueShinglebackPygmy Blue tongued skink
No, it doesn't even have teeth. A blue tongue skink has jagged bones in its mouth but it's not teeth. All lizards have teeth, even though you may not see them, they're there, and they're not jagged bones.
While it's possible to dress up a blue tongue skink for a short period, it's generally not recommended. Skinks are reptiles that can become stressed or uncomfortable if restrained or dressed in clothing. If you choose to dress one up, ensure that the outfit is light, non-restrictive, and allows for natural movement and breathing. Always prioritize the skink's comfort and well-being over aesthetics.
the blue tongue lizard uses its tongue as a defense mechanism. When a predator sees the blue tongue it thinks the lizard is poisonous, when it isn't.
Yes, the Five Linked Skink, which may have a blue tail, will drop the tail as a protective behavior to survive attack by a predator.
There is a species of lizard called the Blue-tongue Skink. Wikipedia has a good article on the species. See related link fro more details.
they can live to approximately 20 years but the life span does vary between each skink. what kind of skink it is can also factor...