Halmahera blue-tongued skink (cb)
Tiliqua gigas
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Category
Lizards
Minimum order
MOQ 5 head
Per-head price
Partners Only
Overview
Adult Length
45 – 65 cm
Venom
Non-venomous. Harmless. Blue tongue displayed as predator deterrent.
In the Wild
Habitat
Terrestrial. Tropical forest floor, forest edges, scrubland and plantations. Halmahera Island, North Maluku, Indonesia. 0 – 600 m.
Wild Diet
Omnivore — insects, snails, small rodents, fruits, berries, flowers & plant matter.
Captive Care
Temperature
26 – 28 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end
Humidity
60 – 80 %. Misting 3× per week; water bowl always available.
UV Requirements
Moderate (diurnal basker). UVI 1.0 – 3.0. T5 6% UVB recommended. Basking spot 32 – 35 °C.
Feeding
Varied diet: insects (crickets, roaches), defrosted pinky mice, leafy greens, fruits & commercial omnivore food. Feed adults 3× per week.
Enclosure
Terrestrial. Min 120 × 60 × 45 cm. Deep substrate for digging; prominent basking branch or flat rock under heat source.
Temperament
Confident and handleable with regular interaction. Can be defensive when young — blue tongue display is bluff.
Origin
Captive Bred — Natural range: Halmahera Island, North Maluku, Indonesia