Blue-tongued skinks are true omnivores — in the wild they eat insects, snails, carrion, fruit and vegetation in roughly equal measure. Live feeders should make up a meaningful but not exclusive part of the diet.
The Best Feeders
Dubia roaches are an excellent protein source — nutritionally dense without the fat load of some alternatives. Superworms and mealworms work well for adults in rotation, sized to the skink's jaw width.
Feeding by Age
- Juveniles: Insects daily, making up roughly half of each meal alongside greens and protein.
- Adults: Insects 2–3 times a week, with the rest of the diet split between vegetables, fruit and a lean protein source.
Calcium & Gut-Loading
Dust insects with calcium at most feedings, calcium with D3 weekly if kept without UVB. See our gut-loading guide for details on what our feeders are raised on.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Blue tongues are enthusiastic, sometimes indiscriminate eaters — keep portions in check, since this species is prone to obesity in captivity more than most other skinks.