Tail wagging

[Y33T]

So a few days ago I had Hestu out of his tank but I also let Bajo out too and I noticed Hestu is wagging his tail like very slowly when Bajo is close. So far I’ve read that it’s like a submissive response but I want to be sure if there’s any other explanation. I don’t know Hestu’s gender while he’s still young (at least 8 months) and Bajo i’m still unsure but I was leaning towards female for him purely from appearance (ik not really accurate).

[splashy07]

I have witnessed that behavior in females when male is introduced at breeding season. Does not prove anything though, but it's the only time I've seen it with mine.

[ThisName]

Mine does it too from time to time. But I haven't noticed a certain pattern (yet). I've read they sometimes do it when they are stressed and/or see something 'new'. But that doesn't seem to be the case for my skink. Though it could be some form of 'anticipation', I have no idea.

[IvanDanko]

Second Splashy's response. Tail wagging has been suggested by breeders here in Australia to be an effort by a female to entice a male to mate and/or indicate receptivity to mating.