Irian Jaya
Blue-tongue Skink · 0 live listings
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.
At a glance
The tradeoffs, honestly
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.
Common questions
Is it captive-bred or imported?
Indonesian blue-tongues are often imported and wild-caught. Captive-bred and parasite-screened matters: ask for a hatch record, a fecal and ideally an adenovirus test.
Are Irian Jayas a pure type?
The name is used loosely, and some animals may be crosses or of unclear locality. If breeding plans matter, ask for parent photos and origin records.
Will it calm down?
Many settle with steady, gentle handling, but imports can hiss and bite at first. Captive-bred juveniles usually tame faster.
What health tests should an Irian Jaya 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 Irian Jaya 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.
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