The blue-tongued skink, a.k.a. the blue-tongued lizard, ... As a last-ditch attempt, it shows the back of its tongue, which is more UV-intense and luminous compared to the front.

This Lizard Has a Blue, Ultraviolet Tongue—Here’s Why. ... Additionally, the back of the northern bluetongue skink’s tongue is more UV-intense and brighter than the front.

Researchers investigate how the blue-tongued skink uses a full-tongue display to deter attacking predators. When attacked, bluetongue skinks open their mouth suddenly and as wide as possible to ...

This Lizard's Blue Tongue Turns Ultraviolet To Scare Off Predators. By Suman Varandani Published 06/08/18 AT 7:08 AM EDT. Share on Facebook ...

These full-tongue displays were strongest in response to simulated bird and fox attacks, rather than those meant to mimic snakes and goannas. “The timing of their tongue display is crucial,” Arnaud ...

Blue-tongued skinks are usually between 12 and 24 inches long. Skinks have scales similar to snake scales. They lay flat along the lizard’s body and look slightly glossy.