Blue-tongued Skink – The Bold Blue Bluff

Blue-tongued Skink

Scientific Name: Tiliqua scincoides

🎯 Classification: Reptilia, Squamata, Scincidae

🌍 Habitat: Grasslands, woodlands, and suburban gardens of Australia

💡 When threatened, it sticks out its bright blue tongue to scare predators.

🐾 Blue-tongued skinks are omnivorous and enjoy fruits, veggies, and insects.

🌈 Despite their lizardy looks, they give live birth instead of laying eggs.

✨ They’re docile, making them popular in pet trades and education.