Vegetables Appropriate for Blue Tongue Skinks
Blue tongue skinks are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plants and live prey. The bulk of their diet should be made up of vegetables. Here are some of the most appropriate vegetables for blue tongue skinks to eat:
Leafy Greens
- Collard greens
- Mustard greens
- Endive
- Kale
- Romaine lettuce
Other Vegetables
- Squash
- Bell peppers
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Green beans
- Sweet potatoes
Fruits
Fruits should only make up a small portion of a blue tongue skink’s diet, but they can still be given as a treat. Good fruits to offer are:
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Apples
- Mangoes
- Bananas
- Blueberries
Blue tongue skinks can also eat vegetables that have been cooked or frozen. However, vegetables that are cooked or frozen should not make up the bulk of the diet. Fresh, raw vegetables are best for blue tongue skinks.
