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Blue-tongued skink species are generally docile, gentle, quiet and easily tamed, and can make a good reptile pet for beginners. Although they are not aggressive, they have strong jaws and teeth, meaning that a bite from a skink can be painful. It is advisable not to startle or provoke them, as they
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in order to catch prey. They are relatively shy in comparison with other lizards, and also significantly slower due to their shorter legs.
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