Buyer question
Is a Merauke blue-tongue skink good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Merauke blue-tongue skink 3 out of 5 for beginners (better as a second lizard).
Source: the Merauke blue-tongue skink page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Merauke blue-tongue skink in the Animal Library
The detail
Merauke blue-tongue skinks come from southern New Guinea and are among the longest blue-tongues, with a slender build and a pale, faded pattern. Many in the trade are still imported, so captive-bred animals are worth seeking out.
- Best fit
- Keepers ready for a long lizard
- Handling
- 3 out of 5 (Can be defensive at first)
- Setup complexity
- 4 out of 5 (Humidity, UVB, heat)
- Feeding ease
- 4 out of 5 (Varied omnivore diet)
What to weigh
Meraukes are big and need room, humidity and UVB. Imports may carry parasites and be defensive until they settle.