It is a lizard with solitary habits, not very aggressive and very shy. It moves mainly on the ground and rarely strays from shelter areas, which consist of hollow logs and ground crevices. When threatened, it opens its mouth, showing its blue tongue, which is interpreted by predators as a sign that the lizard can be unpleasant and dangerous. He can also hiss or puff up his body to look bigger. In clashes with other individuals, the lizard can lose its tail, which grows back in the future.