Eastern
Blue-tongue Skink · 7 live listings
The eastern blue-tongue skink comes from eastern Australia and is a sturdy, broad-headed relative of the northern, often with darker coloring and a heavier build. It is a calm, long-lived lizard that suits a keeper ready for a large enclosure.
At a glance
The tradeoffs, honestly
Easterns are less common in captivity than northerns, so good captive-bred animals can take time to find. They need space, UVB and a varied diet for decades.
Common questions
How is an eastern different from a northern?
Easterns are usually darker and broader-headed, with a different band pattern. Care is similar. Ask for parent photos to confirm the type, since mislabeled animals and crosses exist.
Is it captive-bred?
Australia does not allow export of its native reptiles, so Australian blue-tongues in the trade should be captive-bred. Ask for a hatch record anyway.
What health checks should I ask for?
A hatch record, a steady weight log and a clear fecal. An adenovirus test on the colony adds confidence. Look for clear eyes and a firm, well-fed body.
What health tests should an Eastern blue-tongue skink have?
Ask for Fecal exam clear, Adenovirus PCR negative, Exotics vet exam on file, Genetics report for het claims, Hatch or birth record on file and Photo ID on file.
Sources and standards
Recommended health records for an Eastern blue-tongue skink: Fecal exam clear, Adenovirus PCR negative, Exotics vet exam on file, Genetics report for het claims, Hatch or birth record on file and Photo ID on file. Ask the seller for each record; Everybarn does not check documents with their issuers.
Ask the seller for these. Documents on Everybarn are on file for your own checks; we don't check them with the issuer.