How Do I Know What Morph My Blue Tongue Skink Is?

The color and patterns on the Blue-tongue skink help categorize them under different morphs. You may check your reptile for the patterns and pigments to put it in the correct category.

What Is The Rarest Blue Tongue Skink?

The rarest subspecies of Blue Tongue Skinks are Adeliade Pygmy and Irian Jaya. In addition to this, if you are searching for rare morphs of this reptile, then Albino Blue-Tongue Skink is the correct answer, as it’s tough to come by this morph through breeding.

What Morph Is A Fancy Blue Tongue Skink?

While talking about “Fancy,” the mind automatically creates bright hues and distinctive patterns; however, the definition of fancy may change from one person to another depending on their liking. The Blue-Tongue Skink Lava morph is considered the fanciest morph among reptile lovers because of its bright hues and blended stripes.

13 Most Popular Blue Tongue Skink Morphs, Types, and Subspecies

All blue tongue skinks belong to the genus Tiliqua, which are naturally found in various regions in Indonesia and Australia. In this post we will give you a concise overview of the currently recognized subspecies of blue tongue skinks, accompanied by relevant notes.

Remember, getting Australian blue tongue species, especially in the United States, can be challenging due to strict exportation laws.

Before we get to the list of the most common blue tongue skink morphs lets first understand a few things. You might be asking yourself, “What exactly are morphs?” – a totally fair question!

In the world of reptiles, ‘morph’ refers to the genetic variation in the color and pattern of an animal within the same species. Picture it as different outfits a Blue Tongue Skink can wear.

The ‘types’ and ‘subspecies,’ on the other hand, are more about the genetic distinctions that lead to differences in size, shape, and natural habitat.

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Blue Tongue Skink Morphs and Subspecies

Australian Blue Tongue Subspecies

1. Northern (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia)

2. Eastern (Tiliqua Scincoides)

3. Western (Tiliqua Occipitalis)

4. Blotched (Tiliqua Nigrolutea)

5. Centralian (Tiliqua Multifasciata)

6. Shingleback/Bobtail (Tiliqua Rugosa)

7. Adelaide Pygmy (Tiliqua Adelaidensis)

Indonesian Blue Tongue Skink Subspecies

1. Classic Indonesian (Tiliqua gigas gigas)