Bobtail lizards live for between 10 years to 15 years.
Bobtail lizards also known as the Tiliqua rugosa also most commonly known as the shingleback skink, is a short-tailed, slow-moving species of blue-tongued skink endemic to Australia.
The bobtail lizard also is commonly known as the shingleback or sleepy lizard.
The blue-tongue lizard is not the same as a bobtail, although it is a close relative.
The bobtail has a different shaped head and tail, and has different coloring.
Unusually for lizards, the bobtails find a compatible mate and remain together, partnering every spring for up to 20 years.
Bobtail lizards are omnivorous.
The bobtail lizard eats soft and hard fruit and vegetables, large insects and carrion and they also like yellow flowers like daisies and hibiscus.
The bobtail lizard also loves strawberries and cherry tomatoes.
Bluetongues and Bobtails are susceptible to respiratory infections when exposed to too much humidity.
Offer water in a bowl every 2 or 3 days to animals housed indoors (more often in summer).
Permanent water can be supplied in outdoor enclosures.