Why does my blue tongue skink have one eye closed?
Re: One eye closed? Usually they open after a couple of days of bathing, so if you don’t see an improvement you may want to investigate further, maybe see your vet (no rush) in case there is an injury to the eye that has prevented normal opening and then sealing the eye shut.
Do blue tongue lizards close their eyes when they sleep?
If they’re just closing their eyes and chilling out, then yes, it’s relaxation. But if you’re rubbing their head and they close their eyes that’s just a defense for the eyes.
What do you feed a sick blue tongue lizard?
They will eat a range of chopped fruits and vegetables including dandelion, milk thistle, watercress, banana, apple, pawpaw, pear, green beans, carrots, alfafa sprouts, parsley and tomato. In addition, small amounts of moistened dog kibble and canned dog food may be given occasionally.
What does the eastern blue tongue lizard look like?
The Eastern Blue-tongue is silvery-grey with broad dark brown or blackish bands across the back and tail. Individuals on the coast usually have a black stripe between the eye and the ear which may extend along the side of the neck.
What should I do if my blue tongue skink is not eating?
If your baby blue tongue skink is not eating, then you should entice it to eat. Babies can sometimes be fussy about food. What often helps is offering higher protein food, such as cooked mince meat or premium dog food. Sometimes you will also need to push the bowl with food to your blue tongue skink’s nose for it to start eating.
What happens if you bite a blue tongue lizard?
A bite from an adult blue-tongue can cause pain, break the skin and leave a bruise but there is no venom and hence no long-term ill effect. However the bite site should be cleaned with a mild disinfectant, as with any animal bite.
When does a blue tongue lizard give birth?
Female blue-tongues give birth three to five months after mating, between December and April. The Eastern Blue-tongue usually gives birth between December and January. The Eastern Blue-tongue is able to breed every year if it has sufficient food but other species of blue-tongue may often skip a year.
Do blue tongue lizards stop eating?
A blue tongue skink can go weeks without eating – blue tongue skinks during brumation can go up to 3 months without food.
