It's a little difficult to tell from the picture, but it looks like a minor abrasion to me — it should clear up on its own. However if you start to notice redness and/or swelling, it would be worth taking him to the vet for an examination.
Since Rinzler is an Indonesian, his humidity needs to be at 60-80% for best health. The easiest way to facilitate this, I've found, is to mix water into the substrate until it is uniformly moist (but not wet).
Red spot on Rinzler’s lower lip?
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Re: Red spot on Rinzler’s lower lip?
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Re: Red spot on Rinzler’s lower lip?
36x18x18 is the bare minimum for a blue tongue skink. I'm sure he wouldn't object if you upgraded him to 48x24x18 or larger.
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