Buyer question
How big does a Halmahera blue-tongue skink get?
Our Animal Library lists the Halmahera blue-tongue skink at 18–22 in (adult size).
Source: the Halmahera blue-tongue skink page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Halmahera blue-tongue skink in the Animal Library
The detail
Halmahera blue-tongue skinks come from the island of Halmahera in Indonesia and are usually smaller than New Guinea types, often with brown, orange or reddish tones. Many are imported, and some can be defensive until they settle.
- Housing
- 4×2×2 ft, UVB, higher humidity
What to weigh
Imported Halmaheras may carry parasites and can be defensive. They need humidity as well as UVB and heat, which is harder than an Australian setup.