Bearded Dragon vs Blue Tongue Skink
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Bearded Dragon | Blue Tongue Skink | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Beginner |
| Adult size | 18-24 inches | 18-24 inches |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 15-20 years |
| Min enclosure | 40 gallon (36x18x18 inches) | 40 gallon / 48x18x18 inches (4x2x2 ft recommended) |
| Basking temp | 95-105°F | 95-105°F |
| Humidity | 30-40% | 40-60% (higher for Indonesian species) |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 10.0 or 12% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 2-3) |
| Diet | Juveniles: daily insects (crickets, roaches) and greens; Adults: 80% vegetables (collard, mustard greens, squash) and 20% insects every other day. | Omnivorous: insects (crickets, roaches, worms), dark leafy greens, vegetables, and occasional fruit or snail. Juveniles daily, adults every other day. |