Blue Tongue Skink vs Green Anole
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Blue Tongue Skink | Green Anole | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Intermediate |
| Adult size | 18-24 inches | 5-8 inches |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 4-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 40 gallon / 48x18x18 inches (4x2x2 ft recommended) | 20 gallon long / 30x12x12 in |
| Basking temp | 95-105°F | 85-90F |
| Humidity | 40-60% (higher for Indonesian species) | 60-70% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 2-3) | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 / Ferguson zone 2 |
| Diet | Omnivorous: insects (crickets, roaches, worms), dark leafy greens, vegetables, and occasional fruit or snail. Juveniles daily, adults every other day. | Insectivorous: small insects like crickets, fruit flies, mealworms; dust with calcium and multivitamins. Feed young daily, adults 3-4 times per week. |