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Blue Tongued Skink Care Sheet |
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~diurnal, terrestrial,
omnivorous~
Size:
Blue Tongued Skinks
grown to a maximum length of 19 inches.
Life Span:
They can live up to
10-15 years, even more if kept in optimum conditions. This may
be one reason they make such great pets, aside from being so
calm and easy to handle.
Housing:
The size of the housing depends on the size of the animal. A
hatchling would want about 24 x 12 inches, this allows it to
find its food easily. Adults require 36 x18 inches. This can
support up to three animals (1 male, 2 females). Hides could be
decorative piles of rocks, bark tubes or cardboard boxes. The
lizards should be kept at 82- 105 degrees with a drop of up to
20 degrees at
night. Localized heating using a heat mat which covers 1/2 of
the floor area should be adequate. The substrates which can be
utilized are sand, bark chippings or sawdust. Humidity may be
maintained by spraying the vivarium twice a week UV light is
required occasionally even if Calcium and D3 supplements are
given.
Diet:
Skinks should be
offered a diet of 60% vegetables, 40% animal sources. Some
people feed a processed mixture of carrots and peas, together
with dog food. Mealworms, killed Zoophorba worms and pre killed
mice are also suitable. Calcium supplements can be beneficial,
sprinkle on top of fresh foods, such as green beans, squash,
carrots and fruit chopped up fine. Fresh water should always be
available.
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