Do Blue Tongue Skinks Play Dead?

Life history and behaviour. The fence skink feeds on invertebrates such as small insects. It is quite an active hunter, but if threatened may play dead to confuse its attacker.

Do blue tailed skinks play dead?

Skinks can perform autotomy; if seized by a predator its tail is deliberately cast and wriggles violently attracting attention while the lizard may escape. The tail will grow back with time but is often darker in color and misshapen. It will play dead, but this behavior is rarely seen.

Are blue tongue skinks interactive?

NORMAL BEHAVIOR & INTERACTION:

Very social & engaging and generally very gregarious. Blue tongue skinks handle well and often seem to actually enjoy being held & petted.