{"product_id":"9-usacb-high-orange-northern-blue-tongue-skink","title":"#9 USACB High Orange Northern Blue Tongue Skink","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiliqua scincoides intermedia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 2-3 months \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Size: 5-8”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Size: 24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource: USACB \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact Animal Pictured?: Yes! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Blue Tongue Skinks are one of the hardiest and most beginner-friendly lizards available. They thrive in an enclosure with warm basking temperatures of 100–105°F, an ambient temperature of 75–85°F, and nighttime temperatures above 70°F. Humidity should be maintained between 40–60%. A spacious enclosure with deep substrate, multiple hides, and access to fresh water is recommended. As omnivores, they require a varied diet consisting of quality proteins, vegetables, greens, and occasional fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Native to northern Australia, this is the largest and most sought-after blue tongue skink species in the hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Their bright blue tongue is used as a defense mechanism to startle predators and deter threats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Northern Blue Tongue Skinks are known for their calm, docile personalities and can live 20 years or more with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaTerra Exotic Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155943833756,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4474\/1020\/files\/6E8DADFB-E8BE-4F59-81C3-F4750D07BCED.jpg?v=1783192794","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaterraexoticpets.com\/products\/9-usacb-high-orange-northern-blue-tongue-skink","provider":"AquaTerra Exotic Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}