Blue Tongue Skink vs Frilled Dragon
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Blue Tongue Skink | Frilled Dragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Intermediate |
| Adult size | 18-24 inches | 2-3 feet total length (including tail) |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 10-15 years |
| Min enclosure | 40 gallon / 48x18x18 inches (4x2x2 ft recommended) | 4x2x4 feet (120x60x120 cm) for adult |
| Basking temp | 95-105°F | 100-110°F (38-43°C) |
| Humidity | 40-60% (higher for Indonesian species) | 40-60% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 2-3) | Yes - T5 HO 10.0 (or 12% UVB) / Ferguson zone 3-4 |
| Diet | Omnivorous: insects (crickets, roaches, worms), dark leafy greens, vegetables, and occasional fruit or snail. Juveniles daily, adults every other day. | Insects (crickets, roaches, mealworms) dusted with calcium daily and multivitamin weekly; offer occasional pinky mice and chopped leafy greens/vegetables. |