Looking for a Blue Tongue Lizard for sale in Sydney? Birdsville, your reptile and small animal specialist at 684 Botany Road, Alexandria, is one of the only dedicated, licensed reptile dealers servicing the Eastern Suburbs and Inner South Sydney, with captive-bred Blue Tongue Lizards regularly in stock. Customers travel from right across the Eastern Suburbs, Inner South Sydney and greater Sydney to see our current stock and get set up with everything they need.

Blue Tongue Lizards are one of Australia’s most familiar reptiles, known for their calm temperament and sturdy, manageable size (adults reach 45 to 60cm). They need a properly heated enclosure with a basking zone reaching 35 to 40°C, quality UVB lighting, fresh water available at all times, and a varied omnivorous diet of vegetables, insects and prepared reptile food. They’re also one of the easiest reptiles to handle once settled, tolerating regular, gentle contact well. In NSW, you’ll also need a Native Animal Keeper Licence before bringing one home. Our full How to Care for Pet Blue Tongue Lizards page covers the complete setup, including diet variety by age and how to spot early signs of illness, so it’s worth a read before you buy.

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Why You Should Get a Blue Tongue Lizard

Many Sydneysiders grew up spotting blue tongues in the backyard, and there’s something special about bringing that familiar, uniquely Australian character into your own home as a pet. They’re famously placid, rarely bite, and their signature blue tongue display is a defensive bluff rather than aggression, making them one of the most approachable reptiles you can own. Their manageable size and slow, deliberate movements also make them easy to observe and enjoy day to day.

Blue tongues are a serious long-term commitment, often living 20 years or more, so this is closer to adopting a pet for life than a short-term novelty. You’ll need a NSW licence before purchase, a reasonably sized enclosure (120 x 60 x 60cm minimum for an adult), and ongoing running costs for basking and UVB lighting, bulb replacement and fresh food. Their varied diet takes more preparation than a simple pellet feed, and you’ll need reliable cover arranged for holidays. If a two-decade commitment and regular hands-on care don’t fit your circumstances right now, a blue tongue may not be the right pet for you at this time.

Great Pet for Apartment Living

Blue tongue lizards are well suited to apartments and smaller homes. They’re completely silent, don’t climb or attempt to escape the way some more active reptiles do, and produce no odour when their enclosure is kept clean. Their enclosure sits comfortably in a corner of a living room or study, and their calm, low-activity nature means they won’t disturb neighbours or housemates the way a barking or vocal pet might.

Blue Tongue Lizard Varieties

Blue tongues come in a range of colours and patterns beyond the classic wild-type look. We usually stock the Normal (wild-type) morph, a mix of grey, brown and tan tones with dark banding, with other morphs available from time to time or by special order. These include Melanistic individuals, striking almost jet-black in colour; Leucistic individuals, which are pure white while keeping normal dark eyes; Albino blue tongues, pale with faint stripes and red or cloudy eyes; and Axanthic individuals, missing the red and yellow pigments seen in normal colouring. Ask our team about current availability if you’re after a specific look.

Yes, a NSW Native Animal Keeper Licence is required before you purchase a Blue Tongue Lizard, arranged directly through Service NSW. Applications are completed online, with phone support available on 02 9585 6406 if you have trouble with the form. As a licensed reptile dealer, we require proof of a valid licence before selling you a lizard, and all our blue tongues are captive-bred and sold in accordance with the NSW Code of Practice for the Private Keeping of Reptiles. We don’t process the licence application or paperwork on your behalf, but our team is happy to point you to the right links and talk through the requirements.

• NSW Code of Practice for the Private Keeping of Reptiles: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/publications/code-practice-private-keeping-reptiles
• Understanding reptile keeper licences: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/licences-and-permits/wildlife-licences/native-animals-as-pets/reptile-keeper-licences
• Applying for a native animal keeper licence: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-native-animal-keeper-licence

What Could Happen If You Keep One Without a Licence?

NSW enforces its native wildlife laws properly, this isn’t a rule that gets overlooked. A NSW keeper was fined $5,000 plus an additional $3,000 in court costs under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 after being found with native reptiles that hadn’t been legally sourced, with the animals confiscated on top of the penalty. Sourcing a captive-bred blue tongue from a licensed dealer and holding your own valid licence sidesteps that risk completely.

Sexing & Refund Policy

Our blue tongue lizards aren’t DNA sexed, and we can’t offer a refund, credit or exchange if a lizard later turns out to be a different sex than you expected. Please only buy with a specific sex in mind if you’re comfortable with that uncertainty.

Health Guarantee

All our animals come with a health guarantee.

Availability

We keep Blue Tongue Lizards almost always in stock and available for purchase in-store. If you’re after a specific morph or size, we also take special orders, just ask our team.

Package Deals & In-Store Help

Ask us about package deals covering your blue tongue, enclosure, heating, UVB lighting and feeding supplies all in one go, buying it together brings even bigger savings than the already competitive individual pricing. Everything mentioned on this page, and plenty more, is available to see and buy in-store, and our team can help you choose the right setup for your space and experience level.

Your lizard will travel home best in a secure, ventilated carry container, kept away from extreme heat or cold on the trip. Keep the journey short and never leave your lizard unattended in a parked car, even briefly. We stock carry containers in-store if you don’t already have one sorted.

Are Blue Tongue Lizards always available at Birdsville?

We keep them almost always in stock, though specific morphs and sizes vary from week to week. If you’re after something particular, like a Melanistic or Leucistic individual, get in touch or ask about a special order and our team will let you know what’s currently available.

What size enclosure does a Blue Tongue Lizard need?

An adult needs a minimum enclosure of 120 x 60 x 60cm, plus a basking zone reaching 35 to 40°C and quality UVB lighting. Our care guide covers the full setup, including how their space needs change as they grow.

Can I keep two Blue Tongue Lizards together?

It’s best to house them separately rather than as a pair. Blue tongues can be territorial toward their own kind, and two sharing an enclosure risks ongoing stress or physical conflict over food and basking space, so each lizard really needs its own fully equipped setup rather than a shared one.

Do I need a licence to buy a Blue Tongue Lizard in NSW?

Yes, a Native Animal Keeper Licence is required before purchase, arranged through Service NSW. We’ll ask to see proof of your licence at the time of sale, and while we can’t process the application on your behalf, our team is glad to point you toward the right links.

What do Blue Tongue Lizards eat?

A varied omnivorous diet of vegetables, fruit, insects and prepared reptile food, rotated regularly rather than fed the same thing every day. They’re less fussy than many reptiles about accepting new foods, but that variety still matters for proper nutrition, and our care guide breaks down a full feeding routine by age.

Visit Us

Come see our blue tongue lizards in person at Birdsville, 684 Botany Road, Alexandria, one of the only dedicated, licensed reptile dealers servicing the Eastern Suburbs and Inner South Sydney. Drop into the store to chat with our team about getting started.