Shingleback Skink—The Iconic Australian in the Wild and in Captivity

Shingleback Lizards (Tiliqua rugosa) are also known as a Sleepy Lizard, Bobtail, Pinecone Lizard, Boggi, Double-headed Lizard and Stumpy Lizard. As the name Shingleback suggests, its skin is very bumpy and rough-looking

. The colour and pattern of their scales varies with the region, but they are commonly brown to red-brown, with white, yellow or cream markings. Their tongue is dark blue, broad and fleshy.

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