Add a truly extraordinary, prehistoric-looking reptile to your collection. The Shingleback Lizard is one of the most distinctive and heavily armored members of the blue-tongued skink family. Known for its slow-moving, docile temperament and fascinating "two-headed" appearance, this specimen features beautiful, dark, rugged scales with striking white-to-cream under-mottling.
Unlike many other lizards, Shinglebacks are incredibly long-lived, highly intelligent, and known for form-strong, monogamous pair bonds in the wild. This captive-bred individual is fully acclimated, feeding exceptionally well, and handled regularly.
- Key Features & Details
Species: Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Skink / Bobtail)
Age/Size: Sub-adult / Adult (Approx. 12–14 inches)
Diet: Omnivorous. Thrives on a varied diet of high-quality greens, safe fruits, vegetables, insects (dubia roaches, snails), and prepared premium reptile diets.
Temperament: Highly docile, calm, and inquisitive. Great for focused handling.
Enclosure Requirements: Requires a secure, desert-style setup with a sandy/gravel substrate mix, ample hiding spots (cork bark, rock caves), a strong UVB light source, and a dedicated basking zone (~95°F / 35°C).





