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Eastern Blue-tongue
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides
-38.1716, 145.168
Field Notes
Description:
A very large skink at about 50cm. Equal bands of cream and black over the length of the body with several bands on the abdomen partially including ochre. <br> When disturbed these expose, extend and flare their tongue which is a dramatic blue colour.
Habitat:
Enjoying the sun in a field of recently cut grass. The area is a fire break at the margins of a large nature reserve.
Notes:
This is the most common sub-species on the east coast of Australia but the genus is well represented throughout the continent. <br> Up to the 1960s many kids kept these as pets in shoe boxes as they posed no threat. They are now a 'protected species' of course as are nearly all native animals.
Reference Links:
Eastern Blue-tongue Lizard - The Australian Museum
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 23, 2023
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