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 …
If you’re planning a vacation, you may be wondering what to do with your blue tongue skink while you are gone. How can you make sure that your skink is safe, healthy, and happy while you are away? You can go on vacation without worry so long as you plan carefully for your blue tongue …
It can be worrying when your blue tongue skink refuses to eat. Are you doing something wrong? Is it sick? Do you have a blue tongue skink that is a picky eater? Sometimes, the solution to this problem is simple, other times you have to be creative to make your blue tongue skink eat. Blue …
A blue tongue skink is one of the most intelligent reptiles, capable of recognizing faces and voices. Once tamed, this docile and curious pet bonds easily with you and enjoys careful handling. So, how often can you handle your blue tongue skink? You can handle your blue tongue skink several times a day. Generally, 15 …
Understanding the meaning behind the poop of your blue tongue skink is vital. It may be a gross subject but determining healthy poop apart from abnormal poop can save the life of your blue tongue skink. At the same time, the smell and the color of poop give you a sign of what to adjust …