Which blue tongue skink is the best?

Northern (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia): Northerns are the most popular blue tongue skink species, having become very tame through generations of captive breeding. Their appearance is overall similar to Easterns, but with some essential differences.

How big do Irian Jaya blue tongue skinks get?

15-30 inches
As is characteristic of the other species in the genus, the Irian Jaya has a large blue tongue that it displays defensively in times of distress or danger. The approximate full length of an adult is 15-30 inches.

What does the Irian Jaya blue tongue skink look like?

The Irian Jaya has a distinct pattern that can be described as one of the most beautiful among blue-tongued skinks. It consists of thick dark brown, sometimes black, stripes with a peachy gold to brown undertone. The bellies of these animals can range from creme to orange to even red.

Can a Irian Jaya skink be sold as a pet?

If kept as pets, Irian Jaya Skinks should be housed separately and any offspring should be monitored for overall health during their first few sheds. Only after weeks of healthy growth and feeding should they be considered suitable for sale or trade. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.

Which is the least understood blue tongue skink?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The Irian Jaya blue tongue skink ( Tiliqua sp.) is one of the least understood species of blue-tongued skink. The Irian Jaya has yet to be scientifically classified, but is arguably a different species from the other recognized members of the genus.

How many babies does an Irian Jaya have?

Irian Jayas are ovoviviparous. Their gestation period is roughly 100 days with 5 to 15 babies born per litter. The babies look almost exactly the same as the adults with only slight variations to coloring. The babies will wander off on their own and begin eating small insects and fruits just a few days after birth.