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Pink‑tongued skinks (Cyclodomorphus gerrardii) are fascinating mid‑sized Australian lizards that make surprisingly rewarding pets — but only for keepers ready for their quirks.
They’re calm, gentle, and highly handleable, often described as the “soft‑natured cousin” of the blue‑tongued skink. Adults reach 15–18 inches, stay slender, and rarely bite. In the wild they’re relatively common across eastern Australia, yet in the global pet trade they’re much harder to find than blue‑tongues, which makes them a bit of a specialty species.
Their biggest challenge is diet: unlike blue‑tongues, pink‑tongues are obligate snail‑eaters, meaning they thrive on a diet dominated by snails and similar soft‑bodied invertebrates. Because of this, they’re considered an intermediate‑level reptile, not ideal for beginners but excellent for keepers who enjoy meeting a species’ specific needs.
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129/179 Dandenong Road Mt Ommaney
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