In this forum all are welcome to ask blue tongue skinkrelated questions, share information, ideas, tips, experiences, and pictures with fellow bts enthusiasts. I hate seeing dead lizards when i come home from work because i love all animals and dont want to see them hurt. They are commonly called bluetongued lizards or simply bluetongues or blueys in australia. Unimaginably interesting facts about the bluetailed skink. Does have a bit of a cleft lip but its never slowed her down. Authored by rob porter the book provides a range of practical. They are cylindrical, highly flexible lizards that have scales on their body. Tongues of eastern bluetongue lizards are, of course, blue. Native reptiles are protected by law so if you want to keep a native reptile as a pet youll need a biodiversity conservation licence granted under the biodiversity conservation act 2016 from the department of. Being coldblooded animals, they start their day by basking in the sun to warm themselves before setting off in search of food.
Although keeping reptiles as pets is relatively easy, many have unique nutritional and environmental needs that must be met on a daily basis. Pickup tarneit 3029 would make an awesome pet, very handable and has unique colouration. They are commonly called blue tongued lizards or simply blue tongues or blueys in australia. Guide to australian skinks in captivity book amazing amazon. We have baby blue tongue lizards looking for their new forever homes we are able to provide support and setup instructions to help in your new adventure in keeping a blue tongue lizard can also help with the gear to set up their new homes. To help protect these amazing lizards, keep your cat indoors which you should anyway, teach your dog to share its food and of course, watch out for blue tongue s sunning themselves on your driveway. This display is usually enough to frighten many predators into thinking this lizard is dangerous. You will look forward to reading all about your pet.
General chapters include general management, housing, feeding, breeding and health and disease. Blue tongued skinks are also bred in captivity and sold as house pets. Lizards in captivity have lived for as long as 20 years, and some in the wild may live for up to 30 years. This book is the first to cover all species of blue tongued lizards in great detail. Authored by grant turner the reptile book provides a range of practical information on all aspects of captive husbandry relating to australian blue tongue lizards. The blue tailed skink lizard, commonly known as the fivelined skink, is a species of lizards native to north america. With their easygoing nature and striking blue tongue, there is no doubt the blue tongued lizard is a great reptile addition to your family. Whether spotted deep in the bush, seen strolling across an inner city park or observed basking in a suburban backyard, these dwellers of the undergrowth can be found in almost every part of the country and represent one of the most common native.
Taming and regular handling can help fulfill that need for stimulation while also teaching the skink to feel secure in your presence. Reptile keeper licences nsw environment, energy and science. If threatened, they stick out their large blue tongues and hiss loudly to scare off predators. How often they breed also depends on the amount of food available. A guide to australian skinks in captivity book this full colour, 360 page book,with over 500 images, by dr danny brown provides detailed information on all aspects of captive husbandry relating to the most commonly kept species of australian skink species including bluetongued and shingleback skinks, burrowing skinks, crevice skinks and their allies, forest and water. The blue tongued skink is a large, diurnal lizard, whose appetite for slugs and snails makes it a favorite pet among gardeners in australia. Aussie reptile supplies keeping bluetongued lizards. Blue tongue lizards are one of the best reptiles you can have, no matter how old you are, he says. A purpose built reptile enclosure is the best thing to house your blue tongue. A guide to australian skinks in captivity book this full colour, 360 page book,with over 500 images, by dr danny brown provides detailed information on all aspects of captive husbandry relating to the most commonly kept species of australian skink species including blue tongued and shingleback skinks, burrowing skinks, crevice skinks and their allies, forest and water skinks, prickly forest.
Small amount of injuries to the female is a normal thing but if there aggressiveness is causing too much bleeding or deep injuries, it is best to separate them and try. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Buy keeping bluetongue lizards by grant turner from waterstones today. What to do if theres a bluetongue lizard in your backyard. Most states require licenses to keep reptiles, and even the states that dont require a license for the common species will require a permit to keep the endangered ones. The bluetailed skink lizard, commonly known as the fivelined skink, is a species of lizards native to north america. This book is the first to cover all species of bluetongued lizards in great detail. If you are wondering if your bts is acting normally or might be sick, this is where you can get help with that. Feb 22, 2007 our neighbour is keeping blue tongues lizards as pets without a liceance. Keeping blue tongue lizards australian wildlife supplies. This title covers every aspect of sucessfully keeping and breeding bluetongues. Keeping bluetongued lizards reptile books pet homes. There are many species of blue tongued lizards native to australia with some of the main ones kept in captivity including the eastern blue tongue, blotched blue tongue and the shingleback lizard, which is the type of blue tongue that leonard is. When bluetongues feel threatened they stick out their tongue to frighten predators.
Keeping blue tongue lizards by grant turner, 9780958605069, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A lizard may stay in the same backyard for years, conveniently consuming slugs and snails and sunning. The term blue tongue lizard doesnt apply to just one animal, but a whole group of animals in the tiliqua genus of skinks. Keeping bluetongue lizards is part of a series of 10 titles published by australian reptile keeper publications, designed to provide easytoread guides to the. Books on keeping and caring for blue tongue lizards. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Learn about what makes the blue tongue special and why the environment is important to them. It provides information on how to care for and breed the true blue tongues of the genus tiliqua and their relatives the shingleback, the pink tongued, and the oak skinks.
Carpet pythons childrens python group of smaller pythons. These lizards are amazing survivors of urbanisation. Blue tongue lizard care and information kellyville pets. Topics include natural history, purchasing a bluetongue, licensing and legalities, quarantine, housing, heating, lighting, outdoor enclosures, indoor enclosures, general maintenance, breeding, sexing, care of juveniles, ailments and diseases, record keeping, and identification. Inclusive and exhaustive, this book covers all the essential things to know about keeping a blue tongue lizard. Blue tongue lizards are solitary animals that prefer to live alone. Everytime one is killed they get a new one, i want it to stop. If you want a pet lizard, head to your local pet shop. During cold weather, they remain in their shelters beneath logs, rocks, or crevices. Common bluetongued lizards bluetongues are named after their bright blue fleshy tongue, which contrasts with their pink mouths. The eastern blue tongue lizard is an iconic australian reptile. A lizard with a blue tongue by guy belleranti australia is home to some of the worlds most interesting animals.
Wide ruled lined book to write in for school, take notes, for kids, students, teachers, homeschool, black and white cover. In australia our federal wildlife laws allow us to only keep native tiliqua species, which are as follows. Knowledge about your reptile is important, be part of your reptiles life. If you are needing information on selecting and keeping a reptile or amphibian in captivity and their management, care, breeding and health, the range of colourful and highly informative books published by reptile publications will equip you. A lucky blue tongued lizard can live for many years. The blue tongue skink usually get very rough and aggressive during mating. Bluetongues, especially one of the hardier subspecies, such as the northern bluetongue t.
Bluetongued skinks comprise the australasian genus tiliqua, which contains some of the largest members of the skink family scincidae. My children loved that the secret the skink was keeping was his blue tongue. You can then apply for your licence online or call the provided number. Converted aquariums can be used by experienced reptile keepers who. Skinks are easytocarefor, lowmaintenance lizards, and make good pets for children and beginners, as long as owners are prepared for their relatively large size compared to other pet lizards. As suggested by these common names, a prominent characteristic of the genus is a large blue tongue that can be bared as a bluffwarning to. For more detailed information on caring for bluetongues there is concise guide called keeping blue tongue lizards, published by australian reptile keeper, readily available in petshops and bookshops. Blue tongue skinks belong to the land and as such, they need more floor space than climbing places. There are many species of bluetongued lizards native to australia with some of the main ones kept in captivity including the eastern bluetongue, blotched bluetongue and the shingleback lizard, which is the type of blue tongue that leonard is. Animals stories the skinks secret blue tongue skink. It provides information on how to care for and breed the true bluetongues of the genus tiliqua and their relatives the shingleback, the pinktongued, and the oak skinks. If you have bluetongue lizards in your yard as many australian households do you can look after their welfare by keeping any cats and dogs away from them, but also by embracing the snails in your garden rather than trying to rid yourself.
Blue tongue skink name derives from the cobalt blue tongue. Like the french, blue tongues see snails as a delicacy. When the neighbours pet lizard escapes our dog kills it there has been three blue tongues killed so far. Keeping bluetongue lizards by grant turner overdrive. This is a black and white publication with a colour cover and 22 colour photos in the centre of the book. Is the bluetongue skink an ideal lizard for those new to. As suggested by these common names, a prominent characteristic of the genus is a large blue tongue that can be bared as a bluffwarning to potential enemies. We have created a shopping list to show what you need to look after a blue tongue. This title covers every aspect of sucessfully keeping and. This is only a brief overview of keeping bluetongues. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about your new pet purchase. It provides information on how to care for and breed the true blue tongues of the genus tiliqua and their relatives the shingleback, the pinktongued, and the oak skinks. The skink would not tell anyone how he defends himself from a predator, until it came time for him to defend himself.
The newest edition the highly regarded advanced vivarium systems series, bluetongued skinks is an essential guide to keeping these. Rosemary low, this 284page hardcover book is a personal history of all things parrot worldwide during the 20th century supported with black and white. Its illegal to catch blue tongues and sell them or keep them as pets. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. They use their tongue as a defence tool to scare off predators. It covers a range of topics that include general husbandry to. Reptile keeper licences some native snakes, lizards, geckos, dragons and turtles can be kept as pets as long as you have a licence. I read this book with my children, and they loved it.
The common blue tongued lizard breeds annually, but other species breed only every second year. This 40page full colour title discusses the australian blue tongued lizard. Be careful when you use lawn mowers and whipper snippers. This wonderful quality book is written to help the novice and breeder on. Fact file life span 1215 years size up to 4555cm diet plants, slow moving animals, fruits and. For example, in nsw, the code of practice for the private keeping of reptiles keeps you up to date with the rules and regulations relevant to keeping your new pet. Buy keeping blue tongue lizards by grant turner isbn. Inclusive and exhaustive, this book covers all the essential things to know about keeping a bluetongue lizard. When bluetongues feel threatened they stick out their tongue to. Mar 28, 2019 for example, in nsw, the code of practice for the private keeping of reptiles keeps you up to date with the rules and regulations relevant to keeping your new pet. Detailed information on the natural history and distribution of the bluetongued lizards. They do have unique and special requirements that you should be aware of. Tags a guide to australian lizards in captivity bluetongue lizard book lizards reptiles.
Learn about heating, breeding and feeding blue tongue lizards. Topics include natural history, purchasing a blue tongue, licensing and legalities, quarantine, housing, heating, lighting, outdoor enclosures, indoor enclosures, general maintenance, breeding, sexing, care of juveniles, ailments and diseases, record keeping, and identification. House the grown up blue tongue skinks in cages of size 36 x 18x 10 l x b x h that have full screen covers. Aug 01, 20 blue tongue lizards are one of the best reptiles you can have, no matter how old you are, he says. It covers a range of topics that include general husbandry to handling and breeding of blue tongue lizards. Keeping blue tongue lizards by grant turner released in australia 2001 this book covers caring and housing of your pet. This book is a must for anyone who is looking at keeping australian blue tongue lizards. Bluetongued skinks are smoothscaled reptiles with large heads, long. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Dont use snail baits or insecticides if blue tongues are living in your garden.
Buy keeping bluetongue lizards by grant turner isbn. Blue tongue skinks are extraordinarily curious lizards that get bored easily, with above average needs for mental as well as physical exercise. Apr 22, 2012 the eastern blue tongue lizard is an iconic australian reptile. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The eastern blue tongue lizard with dr dave youtube. Keeping reptiles as pets in australia total pets directory. This title covers every aspect of sucessfully keeping and breeding blue tongues.
Keeping bluetongue lizards by grant turner, 9780958605069, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The bluetongued skink is a large, diurnal lizard, whose appetite for slugs and snails makes it a favorite pet among gardeners in australia. Young blue tongues especially are often killed or injured by domestic pets. A lizard with a blue tongue super teacher worksheets. If a blue tongue eats snails and slugs that have been poisoned by baits, the blue tongue will also be poisoned. There probably isnt an australian out there who hasnt at least once in their life crossed paths with a blue tongue lizard in the wild. Reptile publications magazine keeping australian geckos. Topics include natural history, purchasing a blue tongue, licensing and legalities, quarantine, housing, heating, lighting, outdoor enclosures, indoor enclosures, general maintenance, breeding, sexing, care of juveniles, ailments and diseases, record keeping, and. Our neighbour is keeping blue tongues lizards as pets without a liceance.
Pdf blue tongued skinks download full pdf book download. Jan 01, 2001 keeping bluetongue lizards pamphlet january 1, 2001 by grant turner author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Blue tongue lizards come in various sizes and colours, but they all have distinctive blue tongues. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Keeping bluetongue lizards by grant turner waterstones. Keeping bluetongue lizards pamphlet january 1, 2001 by grant turner author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
It is better to keep these blue tongue skinks independently. Like the french, bluetongues see snails as a delicacy. While the bearded dragon and leopard gecko are most often recommended as the ideal beginner lizardsand with good reasonthe bluetongued skink tiliqua ssp. They are characterized by their bright blue tails and the vertical yellow stripes on their body. Keepers can research how to do this using expert books on the topic, or specialist keeper member groups online.