How often should I clean my skinks tank?
I generally clean completely every 2-4 months, depending on lots of things. Less in the winter as they are eating less and less active, more in the spring / summer as they are making more mess. I spot clean in between, clean water dishes in between and often clean the glass a bunch of times in between.
Where does the blotched blue tongue skink live?
The Blotched blue tongue skink ( Tiliqua nigrolutea) is also known as the southern blue tongue lizard. The lizard’s natural habitat is South Eastern Australia. As with the other blue skinks, the blue tongue is used to scare off predators. This is a very robust lizard that is completely harmless and a popular pet choice.
How big is a blue tongued skink lizard?
The Blue-Tongued Skink is a lizard that you may find sunning itself on the sands of Australia and possibly even using its bright blue tongue to scare away predators. Native to the deserts of Australia, New Guinea, and Tasmania, these reptiles typically measure over 12″ long.
What kind of water can a blue tongued skink drink?
Tap water is perfectly safe for Blue-Tongued Skinks as long as it is also safe for drinking for humans. You should use a large water bowl as a water source for your reptile because of how they tend to soak their bodies in water to make it easier for them to shed and to stay hydrated. Go for a dish that is no deeper than 3 inches.
How long does it take for a blue tongue to hatch?
The blue tongue is used as a warning for predators. They have short legs and can grow up to twenty-two inches. Being ovoviviparous, the eggs are hatched within the body with a one-hundred-day gestation period.
What does a blue tongued skink do for a living?
Perhaps the most striking feature of the Blue-Tongued Skinks is its distinct blue tongue. This bright tongue is used to ward off predators when the skink is threatened, and is one of the reasons why reptile owners love them! Blue-Tongued Skinks have a relatively normal diet.
When does the blue tongued skink start its mating season?
The mating season occurs in the months of September to November, a time during which males actually head out looking for prospective mates. Male blue-tongued skinks compete for the same mate and this is an act of aggression, rarely witnessed otherwise in blue-tongued skinks.
What should I do if my blue tongue skink does not poop?
However, if that doesn’t work for your skink, try a 10 to 15 minutes bath in lukewarm water (never forget that warm underbelly heat stimulates them to poop). Blue tongue skinks need heat to digest food, so invariably they need heat as well to poop. What Does A Healthy Blue Tongue Skink Poop Look Like?
Is the shingleback lizard the same as the blue tongued skink?
Note that the shingleback lizard ( Tiliqua rugosa) is a member of the same genus as blue-tongued skinks and shares a number of similarities with these lizards. However, it is generally not lumped in with the blue-tongued skinks by North American hobbyists.
Can I give my blue tongue skink a bath?
Housing the Blue-Tongued Skink Provide a large, shallow, and sturdy water dish. Skinks like to bathe in their water but also often defecate there, so frequent cleaning is required for the water dish.
