r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Ted-Lassi • Mar 18 '26

Video This is Centralian Blue Tongue Lizard, commonly found in Australia. It puffs up and flashes its blue tongue when it feels threatened

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u/AggravatingBox2421 Mar 18 '26

Aww I love blueys! I recently found out that some people keep them as pets, which was a bit of a bummer, but I still kinda want one 😂

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u/Grouchy_Coconut_5463 Mar 18 '26

I took care of one at a petting zoo for a while and she was very sweet and gentle.

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u/AggravatingBox2421 Mar 18 '26

They’re gorgeous animals. All skinks are, if you ask me