Are you thinking of getting a blue tongue skink for a pet? Perfect for novice reptile owners, these remarkable animals make outstanding pets. They are gentle and relatively easy to care for – making them the ideal pet choice. It is essential that you properly research and prepare for their arrival before bringing a blue …
Blue Tongue Skink
Blue tongue skinks are diurnal reptiles that require a lot of light to trigger their daytime activities as well as ample heat to aid in metabolism and thermoregulation. It can be a bit tricky to find the best heat lamp for your blue tongue skink as you need to find the balance between heating and …
Blue tongue skinks need to have a proper enclosure in order to thrive. The best enclosure you can provide for your blue tongue skink should not only be spacious but also secure, durable, adequately ventilated, and can withstand heat. We found and tested the best blue tongue skink enclosures, and in this article, we are …
Which substrate should you use for your blue tongue skink? Is it okay to use a reptile carpet? Will it be better to use loose substrate for their digging and burrowing behavior? Will the loose substrate cause impaction? The best substrates for blue tongue skinks are coconut fiber, aspen, cypress mulch, and a bioactive setup. …
Shedding is a common phenomenon in most reptiles, including blue tongue skinks. These adorable skinks lose their old skin and develop a new one to accommodate their growing body and to get rid of any parasites. Moreover, the frequency of shedding depends on your blue tongue skink’s age. Juvenile blue tongue skinks shed once in …
Being the largest members of the skink family, the blue-tongued lizard family is composed of different species that come from various localities. In captivity, each species requires indoor enclosures with a specific setup that simulates their natural habitat. But what temperature and humidity level should be maintained for your blue tongue skink enclosure? Blue tongue …
Blue tongue skinks are unique reptiles that require physical and mental stimulation. Therefore, it is essential for them to be tamed in order to provide them with their needs. You would not want your blue tongue skink biting you when you are just trying to feed it, right? Blue tongue skinks need to be given …
What should you feed your blue tongue skinks? Is it okay to give them your leftover vegetables or even prepare them a fruit bowl? Should you grow a feeder insect colony? Are there foods that are toxic to blue tongue skinks? Blue tongue skinks are omnivorous reptiles, so their diet consists of fruits, vegetables, and …
Have you noticed that your blue tongue skink is repeatedly opening and closing its mouth? This is a relatively common occurrence, but many owners are unsure when they should seek medical attention for their reptile and when the behavior is nothing to worry about. Why do blue tongue skinks open their mouths? A blue tongue …
Most owners are shocked when noticing mouth rot in their Blue Tongue Skinks. Even though it is a relatively common bacterial infection in reptiles, it can look horrifying and is always a warning sign. The good news is that you can prevent and successfully treat this condition. Blue Tongue Skinks sometimes suffer from mouth rot …