Blue Tongue Skink Hatchlings for Sale in the UK
Blue tongue skinks are chunky, dog-tame lizards with a famously bright blue tongue and a real appetite for interaction.
Quick answer
How much do Blue Tongue Skink hatchlings cost in the UK?
Blue Tongue Skink hatchlings typically cost £150–£600 in the UK. Sellers must be verified before advertising on PetTrader, puppies and kittens cannot be sold under 8 weeks old, and Blue Tongue Skinks live around 15–20 years. Always view the animal at the seller's home with its mother before paying.
- Typical price
- £150–£600
- Lifespan
- 15–20 years
- Size
- 45–60cm
- Exercise
- Long floor-space vivarium plus supervised roaming
Live Blue Tongue Skink listings in the UK
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About the Blue Tongue Skink
Temperament
Bold, tame, inquisitive
Size
45–60cm
Lifespan
15–20 years
Exercise needs
Long floor-space vivarium plus supervised roaming
Grooming
Occasional bathing to help shedding
Best suited to
Keepers wanting a handleable lizard
What to know before buying a Blue Tongue Skink in the UK
- •Needs a 4ft floor-space vivarium with deep substrate for burrowing
- •Omnivorous — greens, veg, insects and some protein
- •Among the most handleable reptiles available
- •Always view the animal in person at the seller's home before paying a deposit.
Blue Tongue Skink buying questions
How much do Blue Tongue Skink hatchlings cost in the UK?+
Blue Tongue Skink hatchlings typically sell for £150–£600 in the UK. Northern and Irian Jaya types are most common; rarer subspecies cost more.
What do blue tongue skinks eat?+
A varied omnivore diet: roughly half greens and vegetables, the rest insects and lean protein such as quality wet dog food or cooked egg, with calcium supplementation.
Are blue tongue skinks good with people?+
They are one of the most sociable lizards and often actively seek out their keeper, though they need consistent gentle handling from young.
Where can I find Blue Tongue Skink hatchlings for sale near me?+
The live adverts on this page come from breeders, private sellers and rescues across the UK. Filter by county or town to find blue tongue skink close to you, and always view the animal in person before paying anything.
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