The pink-tongued skink is a climbing Australian lizard with banded markings and a distinctive pink tongue. This animal is listed as captive bred in 2026. Its snail-based diet and need for humid shelter make preparation especially important.

At a Glance

Housing & Setup

Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height. Plan for the adult animal and provide more space wherever possible.

Behaviour & Compatibility

House individually. Allow the skink to settle before handling; approach gently from the side and support its body and feet. Never restrain it by the tail.

Feeding & Nutrition

Base feeding on appropriately sized, safely sourced feeder snails. Use suitable prepared snails or controlled feeder cultures, not wild garden snails that may carry parasites or pesticides. Offer other suitable invertebrates for variety where accepted. Growing juveniles usually need more frequent meals than adults. Confirm portions and calcium/multivitamin use with our reptile team.

Routine Care

Check temperatures, moisture, food intake and behaviour daily. Replace water, remove waste and clean food dishes promptly. Monitor shedding and body condition, and consult an exotics vet if appetite or movement changes persist.

Important Before Buying

Prepare and test the enclosure before collection. Ask our reptile team to confirm this animal’s age, current food and supplement routine.

Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only

We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.