Blue-Tongued Skink Quiz
How much do you really know about blue-tongued skinks? 8 questions — learn as you go!
📚 What you learned about blue-tongued skinks
- What surprising body part does a blue-tongued skink show to startle predators?✅ A bright blue tongueBlue-tongued skinks stick out a bright blue tongue to startle anything that bothers them.
- Blue-tongued skinks are so calm they are often called what?✅ 'Dog-tame' lizardsBlue-tongued skinks are so calm they are often called 'dog-tame' lizards.
- What does a blue-tongued skink like to eat?✅ A varied mix of veggies and proteinBlue-tongued skinks eat a varied mix of leafy greens, veggies, and protein.
- What shape of tank suits a blue-tongued skink best?✅ Long with lots of floor spaceSkinks need a long terrarium with lots of floor space to roam.
- How do many skinks have their babies?✅ They give birth to live babiesMany skinks give birth to live babies instead of laying eggs.
- About how long can a blue-tongued skink live?✅ 15 to 20 yearsBlue-tongued skinks are long-lived and can live 15 to 20 years.
- What special light does a skink need to stay healthy?✅ UVB lightSkinks need UVB light plus a warm basking spot to stay healthy.
- Which young skink has an electric-blue tail?✅ Five-lined skinkYoung five-lined skinks have an electric-blue tail.
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