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Blue Tongue Skink care sheet
Topic Started: Nov 28 2010, 03:50 AM (321 Views)
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Name of animal: Blue Tongued Skink, Blue Tongue Skink, Blue Tongue Lizard

Scientific name: Tiliqua (Genus)

Similar species: Pink Tongue Skink

Range/status in the wild: Australia/Some species are endangered, some are not

Diet: In captivity, feed 40% meat, 40% vegetables, and 20% fruit. Good meats are lean ground turkey and lean ground beef. Kale and collared greens are great vegetables. Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are good fruits. You should vary the diet of the skink, however, by feeding it different fruits and vegetables then listed here. Just stay away from citrus, iceberg lettuce, and live mice (these can hurt your skink).

Care level: Medium. Diet is hardest part, but these animals won’t die if you mess up once or twice.

Temperature range: Keep one side warm at about 90 degrees Fahrenheit with a heat lamp and a heat mat. The other side can be room temperature as long as it’s above 75 degrees.

Handling (yes/no): Yes. Blue Tongued Skinks are one of the best reptiles to handle. They are slow but very inquisitive. They are not skittish or aggressive. You can even take your skink outside when it is warm!

Enclosure requirements: Males will be fine in a 40 breeder (36” x 18” x 18”) but females will get large enough that a 75 gallon tank (48” x 18” x 18”) would be ideal. A UVB light that spans the entire tank is a must. Aspen is a good substrate, because these animals like to burrow.

Other notes: Blue Tongue Skinks do not climb at all, although I would still recommend some type of mesh or screen top if you have a cat in the house. Keep one skink per enclosure, they don’t do well together in the long term.

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