Can blue tongue skinks be shipped?

Can blue tongue skinks be shipped?

The skink can be shipped to your front door or to your closest FedEx hub, where it can be held in climate controlled conditions. This is a great option if no one will be home during the morning delivery window. There is typically a guaranteed delivery time BY 10:30am to most residential addresses.

How much do blue tongue skinks cost on average?

Northern blue-tongued skinks range in price from $150 for babies to $250 for adults. High-colored or rarer forms may cost more. Rare blue-tongued skinks such as Centralian and shingle backs may cost between $1,500 and $5,000 each.

How much are blue tongue skinks at reptile shows?

Re: what is the average price of a blue tongue skink at a reptile show? Yep. Average is about $100+.

How many gallons does a blue tongue skink need?

55 gallons
ENCLOSURE SIZE:The enclosure should be a solid glass sided tank long enough to create the two separate temperature gradients (warm and cool); a blue tongue skink tank should be at least 55 gallons or larger for an adult and at least 20L for a baby.

Are blue tongue skinks good pets?

Blue-tongued skinks are as a whole a friendly, intelligent bunch, as far as lizards go. They make great reptile pets, but they are sizeable lizard to hold. While the cost of maintenance and care is relatively low, especially when compared to a dog or cat pet, blue-tongued skinks can live for quite some time.

What is the cheapest type of blue tongue skink?

1.) Northern blue tongue skinks range in price from $150 to $250 for babies and $649 for adults. Highly colored or rarer morphs like T+ Albino and Caramel cost more between $649 to $700.

What kind of substrate does a blue tongue skink need?

Blue tongue skinks are burrowing lizards, so they require 4-6 inches of deep, soft, loose substrate. But which kind of substrate you need depends on your type of skink.

How to get rid of dead skin on blue tongue skink?

To prevent incomplete shedding and to shed completely, improve humidity inside the tank. If you are holding your pet well, soak it in warm water for about 15 minutes just to hydrate and soften skin, and to remove dead skin. After this, dead skin will be removed easily.

What kind of animal has a blue tongue?

Blue tongue skinks have long, slim, smooth and chubby bodies. The scales are smooth. The legs are small and short, seemingly unsuitable for carrying the chunky body. The tongue is, of course, blue in color. It is thought that this unusual tongue is used to scare of would-be predators and to find food.

What kind of substrate to use for Indonesian skinks?

Bioactive substrate can be used for both Australian and Indonesian type skinks, although I highly recommend it for keeping Indonesian species, as it helps A LOT with maintaining humidity. While traditional housing depends on the keeper for maintenance, bioactive setups are more or less self-sustaining, miniature ecosystems.

How much money does a blue tongue skink cost?

Northern blue tongue skinks range in price from $150 to $250 for babies and $649 for adults. Highly colored or rarer morphs like T+ Albino and Caramel cost more between $649 to $700.