Indonesian Blue-tongued Skink — Fact Sheet
Tiliqua gigas · Indonesian Blue-tongued Skink
📋 At a glance
| Adult size | 45-65 cm |
| Lifespan | 15-25 years |
| Subspecies | No captive-care subspecies split |
| Origin | See the full care guide for distribution details. |
| Activity | Diurnal |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Legal | CITES: not listed; EU: not listed; local rules still apply |
🏠 Enclosure
- Adult minimum: 150 x 75 x 60 cm. Use a secure horizontal enclosure with species-appropriate humidity, UVB, heat, hides, and safe substrate.
🌡️ Temperature
- Basking spot: 35-40 °C
- Warm zone: 26-30 °C
- Cool zone: 23-26 °C
- Night: 21-24 °C
🪳 Feeding
- Mixed omnivorous diet. Juveniles may eat every 2-3 days; most adults do better around every 5-7 days. Remove uneaten food promptly.
🩺 Health — warning signs
- Watch for appetite loss, abnormal posture, injury, breathing issues, failed shedding or molting, and sustained weight loss.