Captive Bred

Halmahera Blue-tongued Skink (CB) For Sale

Tiliqua gigas

The Halmahera Blue-tongued Skink (Tiliqua gigas) is a chunky, intelligent omnivore from Indonesia that flashes a startling blue tongue to bluff predators. Captive-bred and confident with regular interaction, it eats everything from insects to greens and fruit, making it remarkably easy to feed. With a warm basking setup, it is a superb, handleable pet lizard.

Overview

Adult Length

45 – 65 cm

Venom

Non-venomous. Harmless. Blue tongue displayed as predator deterrent.

In the Wild

Habitat

Terrestrial. Tropical forest floor, forest edges, scrubland and plantations. Halmahera Island, North Maluku, Indonesia. 0 – 600 m.

Wild Diet

Omnivore — insects, snails, small rodents, fruits, berries, flowers & plant matter.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

Varied diet: insects (crickets, roaches), defrosted pinky mice, leafy greens, fruits & commercial omnivore food. Feed adults 3× per week.

Temperature

26 – 28 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end

Humidity

60 – 80 %. Misting 3× per week; water bowl always available.

UV Requirements

Moderate (diurnal basker). UVI 1.0 – 3.0. T5 6% UVB recommended. Basking spot 32 – 35 °C.

Enclosure

Terrestrial. Min 120 × 60 × 45 cm. Deep substrate for digging; prominent basking branch or flat rock under heat source.

Temperament

Confident and handleable with regular interaction. Can be defensive when young — blue tongue display is bluff.

Origin

Captive Bred — Natural range: Halmahera Island, North Maluku, Indonesia

Wholesale Only — Apply for Access

Medusa Reptile Co. supplies the Halmahera Blue-tongued Skink (CB) to licensed wholesale buyers and importers via air cargo from Thailand. Minimum order quantities apply.

Apply for Wholesale Access

Export is conducted strictly under CITES permits and Thai wildlife law. We do not sell to the general public.