Environment
Blue tongued skinks need a 40 -70 gallon tank as adults. When they are first born,
they can be kept in a 10 gallon tank. They can’t be housed together, and you always
need to keep the tank clean. You also need many hiding places, since they love to
hide. It is absolutely necessary to have a lid so they can’t escape and get hurt by the
bulb. Also, some animals can get into your reptile's cage like cat, mice, etcetera, so
make sure you have a lid. Your environment should have a hiding place with moss
that holds in a lot of humidity. This helps the blue tongued skink shed. Skinks like to
bury themselves, so you should provide a substrate that is easy for them to burrow
under. One of the best substrates to use is wood shavings. These provide great
burrowing places. Make sure that they are not eating the substrate; this can lead to
health problems. Make sure humidity can be sustained within your substrate.
Different climbing decoys should be added, so the blue tongued skink gets his
exercise and can climb. Like most reptiles, they need a basking area and hot and cold
areas of the cage. Do not use screen cages. They can’t hold heat and they're made
for other reptiles. The cage should be longer than tall since they're not good
climbers. The temperate should be 90– 105 degrees F. UV lights are required even if
you provide a lot of calcium. Keep the light on for about 12 hours of the day. Do not
use heat rocks, because they can burn blue tongue skink’s belly bad. Blue tongued
skinks do not have nerves on their stomach and can burn alive without feeling
anything.
Food
These animals are omnivores, eating plants and meat. Feed them 60% veggies and
40% meat and fruit. They eat cat food, chicken, pink mice, and bugs. For fruit, they
will eat berries, apples, bananas, and more. Vegetables should be prepared like a
small veggie salad. Feed the blue tongued skink 2-4 times a week. Dust their food
with calcium and vitamins for proper nutrition. Water should be provided at all times,
since they drink and bathe in it. Make sure the water is in a place where they can
easily climb in and out. Water should be cleaned daily to prevent parasites and
bacteria.
Handling
Blue tongued skinks are curious and fun lizards to have. They are easy to tame and
easy to hold. Be careful' if your hand looks like a moving animal, they may think it's
food and bite you. Always wash your hands before and after handling them; this will
keep your lizard and yourself clean.
Fun Facts
Blue tongued skinks can reach up to 14 inches long. Blue tongued skinks are known
for living about 20 years in captivity.
Blue tongued skinks need a 40 -70 gallon tank as adults. When they are first born,
they can be kept in a 10 gallon tank. They can’t be housed together, and you always
need to keep the tank clean. You also need many hiding places, since they love to
hide. It is absolutely necessary to have a lid so they can’t escape and get hurt by the
bulb. Also, some animals can get into your reptile's cage like cat, mice, etcetera, so
make sure you have a lid. Your environment should have a hiding place with moss
that holds in a lot of humidity. This helps the blue tongued skink shed. Skinks like to
bury themselves, so you should provide a substrate that is easy for them to burrow
under. One of the best substrates to use is wood shavings. These provide great
burrowing places. Make sure that they are not eating the substrate; this can lead to
health problems. Make sure humidity can be sustained within your substrate.
Different climbing decoys should be added, so the blue tongued skink gets his
exercise and can climb. Like most reptiles, they need a basking area and hot and cold
areas of the cage. Do not use screen cages. They can’t hold heat and they're made
for other reptiles. The cage should be longer than tall since they're not good
climbers. The temperate should be 90– 105 degrees F. UV lights are required even if
you provide a lot of calcium. Keep the light on for about 12 hours of the day. Do not
use heat rocks, because they can burn blue tongue skink’s belly bad. Blue tongued
skinks do not have nerves on their stomach and can burn alive without feeling
anything.
Food
These animals are omnivores, eating plants and meat. Feed them 60% veggies and
40% meat and fruit. They eat cat food, chicken, pink mice, and bugs. For fruit, they
will eat berries, apples, bananas, and more. Vegetables should be prepared like a
small veggie salad. Feed the blue tongued skink 2-4 times a week. Dust their food
with calcium and vitamins for proper nutrition. Water should be provided at all times,
since they drink and bathe in it. Make sure the water is in a place where they can
easily climb in and out. Water should be cleaned daily to prevent parasites and
bacteria.
Handling
Blue tongued skinks are curious and fun lizards to have. They are easy to tame and
easy to hold. Be careful' if your hand looks like a moving animal, they may think it's
food and bite you. Always wash your hands before and after handling them; this will
keep your lizard and yourself clean.
Fun Facts
Blue tongued skinks can reach up to 14 inches long. Blue tongued skinks are known
for living about 20 years in captivity.
Blue Tongued Skink
Pet Care
Learn how to take care of your pet Blue
Tongued Skink.
Pet Care
Learn how to take care of your pet Blue
Tongued Skink.
Learn how to
care for your
blue tongued
skink as this
man gives you
the inside
details.
care for your
blue tongued
skink as this
man gives you
the inside
details.