{"product_id":"northern-caramel-white-blue-tongue-skink-het-t-plus","title":"Northern Caramel White Blue Tongue Skink (Het T plus) | Tiliqua scincoides intermedia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Northern Caramel White Blue Tongue Skink (Het T+) is a striking warm-caramel and white colour form of the Northern Blue-Tongue, carrying the T-positive albino gene. Hardy, long-lived and happy to be handled, it is an outstanding choice for a keeper wanting something special. Australian stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorthern Blue-Tongues occur across monsoonal northern Australia, foraging on the ground through tropical woodland, grassland and shrubland and sheltering under leaf litter, logs and debris. Natural origin for this listing is northern Australia. In captivity the enclosure should recreate that warm, open, ground-level environment with a strong basking zone, cooler shaded retreats, secure hides at each end and plenty of floor space to roam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy skink shows clear eyes, a rounded well-muscled body, alert posture and a strong feeding response. This is a caramel-white animal: warm honey and caramel tones wash over a pale, high-white ground, and as a heterozygous (Het T+) animal it visually resembles a caramel-white while carrying the T-positive albino gene. It has the broad triangular head, short limbs and blue tongue of the species. As the largest of the blue-tongues, adult size is generally 45–60 cm, so the animal should never be purchased only for its current size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is best described as docile, intelligent and inquisitive, and most settle quickly into calm, regular handling. Blue-Tongues are territorial, however, and are best housed one to an enclosure. Two adults - particularly two males - will fight, and cohabiting risks bites, stress and lost toes or tail, so single housing is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as an omnivore; live insects such as crickets and woodies, leafy greens, mixed vegetables and occasional fruit, plus quality wet dog food or commercial skink diet in moderation. Juveniles take a higher proportion of animal protein and are fed most days, while adults do well on two to three balanced meals a week. Dust insect and meat portions with a calcium supplement and use a reptile multivitamin as directed, and gut-load feeder insects before offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single adult needs a minimum enclosure of 120 x 60 x 45 cm, with larger always better. Provide a basking zone of 35–40°C at one end and a cooler end of 24–28°C, with a night-time drop to around 18–22°C. Provide linear UVB (a 5–6% tube) running 10–12 hours a day and replaced as recommended. Keep humidity moderate, around 40–60%, reflecting the monsoonal north, on a firm non-impaction substrate, and furnish with snug hides, a basking spot and a shallow water dish. Spot-clean regularly with periodic full substrate changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue-Tongues are live-bearers, cycled by a cooler winter rest period. After mating, females give birth to litters of roughly 5–15 fully formed young after a gestation of several months. As a Het T+ animal it can be paired to produce T-positive albino young, but breeding should only be attempted by prepared keepers with appropriate licensing and space to raise the litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTiliqua scincoides intermedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern Caramel White Blue-Tongue Skink (Het T+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical woodland, grassland and shrubland of monsoonal northern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 years (over 25 recorded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDocile, intelligent and inquisitive; tolerant of regular handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 x 60 x 45 cm for one adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger than 120 x 60 x 45 cm, single occupant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore - live insects, leafy greens, vegetables and occasional fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasking Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35–40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28°C day, 18–22°C night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUVB Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — UV Index 3.0–4.0 at basking + 5–6% UVB (T5 HO fluorescent) — linear UVB across most of the basking end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate, around 40–60%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner keepers wanting a hardy, handleable pet lizard with a special colour form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicence Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - reptile keeper's licence in most Australian states\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone is the safest answer. Blue-Tongues are solitary and do not need companionship. Any pairing is only for supervised, temporary breeding introductions by experienced keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not house with other Blue-Tongues or other lizards, and never with small animals that could be seen as prey. Two adults will fight, and mixed housing spreads parasites and disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize options reflect the sizes we stock; any shown as sold out will return as we restock. Australian livestock for in-store collection or delivery Australia wide, with our Arrive Alive cover on air freight. A reptile keeper's licence is required to buy and keep native reptiles and amphibians in most Australian states - please ensure you hold the appropriate licence for your state before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234113503523,"sku":"BA9078","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/northern-caramel-white-blue-43078872629539-fx.webp?v=1790319674","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/northern-caramel-white-blue-tongue-skink-het-t-plus","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}