The eastern blue-tongue is the labrador of lizards: a solid, smiling omnivore that trundles over for food, tolerates handling like nothing in the hobby, and flashes that famous cobalt tongue when it wants to look tougher than it is. At this price it’s one of the most affordable routes to a genuinely bomb-proof pet lizard — European captive-bred and feeding on the mixed diet that makes blueys so easy to cater for.
At a Glance
| Species | Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (eastern blue-tongued skink) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 45–60 cm |
| Lifespan | 15–20+ years |
| Enclosure | 120×60×60 cm with full floor coverage |
| Temperature | Basking surface 33–35 °C; cool end 22–24 °C |
| Lighting | UVB tube recommended (T5 6–10 %) |
| Diet | Omnivore: 50 % veg, 40 % protein, 10 % fruit |
| Experience level | Beginner |
Blue-Tongue Care Basics
Blueys are ground bulldozers: give them floor space, a deep loose substrate layer to shove through, and low, stable hides. The diet is the fun part — quality wet dog food as a protein base, mixed vegetables, snails as a treat — dusted with calcium. Handling is effortless: support the body like a loaf of bread and let the tongue do the theatrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a blue-tongue easier than a bearded dragon?
Comparable, with a simpler diet (no live insect colonies required) and lower lighting intensity needs. For handling-focused families, the bluey often wins.
Do they really eat dog food?
A premium, grain-light wet dog food is a legitimate protein staple for Tiliqua, balanced with vegetables and calcium. It makes them the easiest lizard to feed year-round.
How tame do they get?
Fully — adult blueys routinely free-roam supervised, come to their keeper for food, and tolerate children’s (gentle) handling better than any lizard we sell.
Why Buy From EU Exotic Reptile Hub
- Captive-bred in Europe — no wild-caught animals, ever
- Live-arrival guarantee and health guarantee on every animal
- Verified feeding — we ship only established feeders, with a feeding record
- Lifetime care support from our keepers, one message away
Shipping Across the EU
We ship EU-wide with specialist live-animal couriers in insulated, heat- or cool-packed boxes, dispatched only when the weather forecast along the whole route is safe. You receive tracking on dispatch day and your animal typically arrives within 24 hours. See our shipping policy and FAQ for full details.
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