Toaster Strudel

Toaster Strudel was part of an educational program at a zoo and was rehomed to Alveus.

They are an ambassador for how human development and invasive species can affect natural habitats and native species.

Species

Blue-tongued Skink

Tiliqua scincoides intermedia (Reptiles & Amphibians)

Conservation Status

IUCN: Least Concern

Native To

Australia

Species Lifespan

Wild: Unknown

Captivity: 20 years

Date of Birth

July 4, 2022

Sex

Unknown

Arrived at Alveus

November 2022

Enclosure

Reptile Room

Did you know?

Blue-tongued skinks are aptly named after their blue tongue, which is used in a type of anti-predator behavior called deimatic display. In a species like Toast, deimatic display involves rapid full-tongued movements during an encounter with a predator in hopes that the bright-colored and fast-moving tongue will deter the predator.

Animal Quest #13: Blue-tongued Skink Edition

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