Can blue tongue lizards hurt you?

Blue-tongue lizards are not poisonous and do not pose any threat to people or their pets. In fact, they can be a very helpful friend to have around the garden as they eat snails and caterpillars and other insects and can help keep the population of these invertebrate garden pests down.

Do blue tongue lizards need sun?

Blue-tongues require a basking spot maintained between 30-35˚C. Ultraviolet light (UV) plays an important role in a blue-tongues growth and development. A 5.0 UVB tube or compact globe must be used as a source of artificial UV lighting in the blue-tongue’s enclosure.

Do blue tongue lizards carry disease?

Q: Can you catch anything off blue-tongue lizards if you kiss them? A: Like any animal, lizards can carry pathogens, particularly salmonella (which every animal has in its faeces) so normal hygiene practices should be followed.

Can bluetongue lizards eat banana?

Feeding. Feed your adult bluetongue every two days in warm weather, in colder weather every three days. They will eat a range of chopped fruits and vegetables including dandelion, milk thistle, watercress, banana, apple, pawpaw, pear, green beans, carrots, alfafa sprouts, parsley and tomato.

Do blue tongue lizards need heat at night?

Eastern Blue-tongues are diurnal (day time) reptiles and will require the day lights/ heat lamps to be turned off at night. To keep your Blue-tongue warm at night, place a Reptile One Heat Mat under a Reptile One Cave or Log, this will allow the Blue-tongue to settle on the mat while feeling protected by the ornament.

What happens if a blue tongue lizard bites you?

Fact: If you are bitten by a bluetongue, it will bite hard, but it will let go and leave you with a bruise. Fact: Bluetongues may eat young snakes if they are able to catch them, but snakes are also known to eat adult bluetongue lizards. You will not find anything that will keep away snakes.

Do blue tongue lizards play dead?

Life history and behaviour. The fence skink feeds on invertebrates such as small insects. It is quite an active hunter, but if threatened may play dead to confuse its attacker.

Can bluetongue lizards eat cucumber?

Can blue tongue skinks eat cucumbers? Yes, your blue tongue skink can eat cucumbers, but only small amounts and mainly for a water source (it’s poor in nutrients).

Can blue tongue lizards eat egg shells?

Yes, you can offer your blue tongue skink eggs as a treat every once per month or so. You can give raw eggs to your pet skink, just ensure that you don’t provide them with the eggshell as the shell is sharp and can cause damage internally. …

What kind of lizard has a big blue tongue?

Blue-tongued skink. They are commonly called blue-tongued lizards or simply blue-tongues or blueys in Australia. As suggested by these common names, a prominent characteristic of the genus is a large blue tongue that can be bared as a bluff-warning to potential enemies. Blue-tongued skinks are also bred in captivity and sold as house pets.

When is the mating season for Blue Tongue Lizards?

(They also like burrows). During the day they sun themselves until they are warm enough, and then they forage for food during the warmer parts of the day. Blue-tongue lizards live alone for most of the year. It’s only during the mating season between September and November that the male will pursue females (and fight other males).

How long does it take for a blue tongue lizard to regenerate?

It takes about a year for the new one to fully regenerate. That’s if the lizard has a stable food source. All the food and water reserves are stored in the tail. If the tail is lost the skink has nothing to fall back on and needs a steady supply.

What to do if your blue tongue lizard has parasites?

Runny, discoloured or especially pungent faeces could mean your lizard has an internal parasite. If you notice any symptoms or changes in your blue-tongue, refer to your local Greencross Vets. Monitor your lizard by keeping a record of their habits and weigh them on a regular basis.