Close

15/09/2020

Can you have a pet skink in Australia?

Can you have a pet skink in Australia?

Blue-tongue Lizards are the largest members of the skink family (Scincidae). These lizards are native to Australia and are very rewarding pets for the nature-lover, they can be tamed for handling and are very interesting to learn about.

What skinks are in Australia?

Pages in category “Skinks of Australia”

  • Adelaide pygmy blue-tongue skink.
  • Aethesia.
  • Allan’s lerista.
  • Alpine cool-skink.
  • Alpine she-oak slender bluetongue.
  • Anomalopus mackayi.
  • Anomalopus swansoni.
  • Arnhem Land Gorges skink.

How many species of skinks are there in Australia?

There are over 320 species of skinks in Australia. They can range in size from the small common Garden Skink at just 9cm to the large Blue-Tongued Lizard that can get over 40cm long. Most suburban backyards are home to a variety of skinks, but many look similar at a glance.

What lizards can you have as pets in Australia?

The most popular Australian reptiles to keep are the Blue-tongue Lizard, Tiliqua scincoides, and the Central Bearded Dragon, Pogona vitticeps, both of which are interesting and easy to care for. Turtles are also popular pets, however a lot of time and effort needs to go in to water changing and filtration.

Can you keep a skink as a pet?

Skinks are easy-to-care-for, low-maintenance 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.

Are skinks native to Australia?

The common garden skink or pale-flecked garden sunskink (Lampropholis guichenoti), also known as a penny lizard, is a species of small common skink endemic to Australia.

Can a skink hurt you?

Skinks are not dangerous, and are generally a low-risk pet. They are not poisonous or toxic to humans. The worst thing that may happen is they occasionally bite, but there are simple guidelines you can follow to prevent this from ever happening.

What is the largest skink in Australia?

land mullet
Powerfully built with a fish-like head and body, the land mullet is Australia’s largest skink.

Are skinks endangered?

Not extinct
Skink/Extinction status

Can I own a chameleon in Australia?

To answer your question- Yes, ALL species and subspecies of chameleons are strictly prohibited in Australia.

There are six species of blue tongue skinks in Australia: Eastern (Tiliqua scincoides scincoides, aka Common), Western (Tiliqua occipitalis), Northern (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia), Blotched (Tiliqua nigrolutea), Pygmy (Tiliqua adelaidensis) and Shingleback (Tiliqua rugosa).

Where are the blue tongue skinks found in Australia?

The best known Australian skinks, blue tongue skinks are found in northern Australia, and the eastern blue tongue skinks Tiliqua scincoides are found in north Queensland and on the southern Cape York peninsula, between Cooktown in the north and Cardwell in the south.

Where can I find black rock skink in Australia?

The Black Rock Skink can be found in south-east Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. This photo was taken in Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. King’s Skink ( Egernia kingii) occurs in coastal south-west Western Australia, and can grow to 55cm.

What kind of lizard is a garden skink?

The Garden Skink (Lampropholis guichenoti)) is found in suburban backyards across Australia. They may be shy and quick to hide when you approach, but garden skinks are some of the most common and well known buddies in Australian backyards. Garden Skinks also sometimes known as Penny Lizards are small brown or grey lizards.