The eastern blue-tongued lizard, or eastern blue-tongued skink is a species of reptile that lives in the woodland, scrubland and semi-desert areas of Australia. They are broad and squat animals, with a triangular head and a thick tail. It has various colour morphs but typically has tan, beige and black scales arranged in a striped pattern. As its name suggests, it has a bright blue tongue. Adult eastern blue-tongued lizards are between 45 and 60cm in length.
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Tiliqua scincoides scincoides
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Eastern blue-tongued lizards give birth to live young.
Eastern blue-tongued lizards may detach their tail when attacked as a distraction. Their tails can grow back after detachment.
When threatened, the eastern blue-tongued lizard will puff itself up, hiss and stick out its blue tongue to intimidate predators.
Adult eastern blue-tongued lizards shed their skin approximately every 6 weeks.
Eastern blue-tongued lizards have a strong and painful bite and often will not let go of the bitten object.
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