Buyer question
How long does an Irian Jaya blue-tongue skink live?
Our Animal Library gives the Irian Jaya blue-tongue skink a lifespan of 15–20+ years.
Source: the Irian Jaya blue-tongue skink page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Irian Jaya blue-tongue skink in the Animal Library
The detail
Irian Jaya blue-tongue skinks come from Indonesian New Guinea and are large, variable lizards with light bands and a bright blue tongue. Many in the trade are imported, and their exact locality and ancestry are not always clear.
- Origin
- Indonesian New Guinea
- Best fit
- Keepers ready for a larger lizard
What to weigh
Imported Irian Jayas often arrive stressed and carrying parasites, and some are defensive at first. A captive-bred, screened animal costs more upfront and saves trouble later.