There are several species of blue tongued skinks that are available in the pet trade. The most popular is the eastern blue tongued skink. Blue tongued skinks are on the large side for a beginner’s lizard. When fully mature, a blue tongued skink can reach twenty inches in length — around eight inches of that is tail. These lizards have a flattened, elongated body and can look somewhat snakelike. These lizards are ground dwellers, so you don’t need to worry about branches for climbing. That doesn’t mean you can skimp on tank size! Give your blue tongued skink a large … Continue reading →