Blue-Tongued Skink
Tiliqua Scincoides
About the Blue-Tongued Skink
Geographic Range:
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Tiliqua
Species: scincoides
The blue-tongued skink is light brown with orange and brown bars on its sides. Its large, triangular head is covered in smooth and shiny scales and its cobalt-blue tongue is offset by the deep pink interior of its mouth. The skink has a powerful bite, which is handy for feeding on large snails. When it bites defensively, it does not like to let go, inflicting considerable pain on its victim.
You Can Find This Animal in the Bird's World Exhibit
Why so blue?
This skink flaunts its electric blue tongue, puffs up, opens its mouth, and hisses when danger lurks, aiming to send potential predators packing!
