{"product_id":"medium-northern-blue-tongue-skink","title":"Medium Northern Blue Tongue Skink","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiliqua scincoides intermedia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: few months \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Size: 8”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18–24 in (45–60 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource: USACB \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact Animal Pictured: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimum 4’ × 2’ × 2’ enclosure for an adult with multiple hides, sturdy décor, and a deep substrate for burrowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ambient 75–85°F with a basking spot of 100–105°F. Night temperatures can safely drop to 70–75°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30–50% with a humid hide available during shedding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality UVB lighting (10–12 hours daily) is recommended to support proper bone health and natural behaviors.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivorous. Feed a varied diet of quality insects, lean proteins, leafy greens, vegetables, and occasional fruits. Calcium and vitamin supplementation should be provided as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Northern Blue Tongue Skink is one of the largest and most docile blue tongue skink subspecies, making it an excellent choice for beginners and experienced keepers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir distinctive bright blue tongue is used as a defensive display to startle potential predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith proper care, Northern Blue Tongue Skinks commonly live 20 years or more in captivity, making them a long-term companion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AquaTerra Exotic Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47269150195868,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4474\/1020\/files\/510546E6-034C-4ECE-8919-83421B39FF0B.jpg?v=1785085569","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaterraexoticpets.com\/products\/medium-northern-blue-tongue-skink","provider":"AquaTerra Exotic Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}