Indonesian Blue-Tongued Skink
The blue tongues of these skinks are a form of aposematism, a protective mechanism in certain species that prevents predators from attacking. Their brightly colored tongues make predators think they would be poisonous to eat, however they are not actually poisonous.
Scientific name
Tiliqua gigas
Lifespan
15-30 years
Range
Species of blue-tongued skinks live throughout Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia. Arrow's species is from Indonesia.
Diet
Blue-tongued skinks are omivorous and eat insects, gastropods like slugs and snails, flowers, fruits, and berries.
Social Structure
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats in the Wild
There is limited data for threats and populations trends for the Indonesian blue-tongued skink.
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