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What makes the blue tongue skinks tongue blue?

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On 4/24/2024 at 12:08 AM, GanoPap said:

What makes the blue tongue skinks tongue blue?

Blue tongue skinks have a blue tongue because the coloration is influenced by the melatonin inside of their skin. They are also UV reflective, similar to other blue colored reptiles. Definitely a cool feature that makes them stand out from the rest of the reptiles that you are able to keep. (Source)

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