Scientific Name: Tiliqua gigas
Habitat: The blue-tongued skink can be found in the coastal and montane woodlands and forests of Papua New Guinea and Australia’s interior.
Diet: Blue-tongued skinks are omnivores and eat a variety of plants and animals including insects, snails, flowers, fruits, and berries.
Size: 1.5 to 2.5 feet long
Weight: 0.6 to 1.1 pounds
Lifespan: 15 to 20 years in the wild. Up to 30 years in human care.