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Skinks
Lifespan:
8-10 years (blue tongue
skinks and monkey tailed skinks can live more than 20 years)
Housing:
20-gallon aquarium (40-55 gallon for larger skinks). You should also purchase a
locking screen top lid.
Substrate:
Mulch, bark or soil.
Hides: a couple of sturdy hiding spots
should be provided for skinks, which like to burrow and hide.
Heat:
95°
Cool: 70°
Cool: 70°
Lighting:
UV / UVB lighting (10-12
hours)
Heat: Infrared Heat Lamp (24 hour heat source)
Water: provide a large shallow sturdy water
dish. Skinks like to bathe in their water.
** Powder
their greens and bugs in Calcium Vitamin D3 before serving
** 60% vegetable/fruits
** 40% meat items
** 60% vegetable/fruits
** 40% meat items
Feed: 3-4 times a week
Vegetables/fruits: beans, squash, carrots, parsnips,
leafy greens. Can be shredded or pureed and added to meat portion of diet.
Fruits can include strawberries, bananas, melon.
Meats: items such as crickets, superworms. For Large Skinks (Blue Tongued Skinks) low fat canned dog food is a good staple in the diet. This should be supplemented with other items such as superworms and pinkie mice.
Meats: items such as crickets, superworms. For Large Skinks (Blue Tongued Skinks) low fat canned dog food is a good staple in the diet. This should be supplemented with other items such as superworms and pinkie mice.
