Hello,
I was wondering if anyone could tell me about black throat skinks. How big do they get? What type of habitat do they require? How long do they live? Can you tame/handle them? Any info is greatly appreciated!!
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Black Throat Skink Care
shimmercat3
Jul 09, 2006 08:33 PM
Replies (5)
morgan_so_cal
Jul 10, 2006 12:17 AM
cant help ya much. tiny. inexpensive. insectivorious.
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1 Eastern Blue Tongue Skink
2 Tarahumara Mountain Kingsnakes - Knoblochi
1 Thayer's Kingsnake - Thayeri
2 Golden Greek Tortoises
1 Pyxie Frog - 14 years old
shimmercat3
Jul 10, 2006 08:32 AM
Would you happen to know of any websites which have info on these skinks? I recently got one from a friend who was getting rid of it. I have other lizards and reptiles so I've been feeding it mealworms, and some greens and cooked chicken. Do you know what continent they're from so I can make sure I have the right terrarium setup?
Thanks!
morgan_so_cal
Jul 10, 2006 03:34 PM
you wont find much on them...
I've only seen ads for them for sale online, but no real info other than Mabuya...which is an African region(i think). Is yours eating chicken?? I thought they were mainly insect-eaters.
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1 Eastern Blue Tongue Skink
2 Tarahumara Mountain Kingsnakes - Knoblochi
1 Thayer's Kingsnake - Thayeri
2 Golden Greek Tortoises
1 Pyxie Frog - 14 years old
shimmercat3
Jul 10, 2006 05:53 PM
I just got the skink last night. So far, I haven't noticed him eating firsthand because he is really wild whenever I go near the cage. He jumps all over the place and runs like crazy. I put about ten mealworms in last night and some chopped chicken. The mealworms were gone about an hour later so I'm assuming he ate them. He is burrowing constantly and I'm always worried that he has escaped because he digs so deep into the dirt and stays there for so long. Today was the first time he let me stroke his back, so hopefully he will mellow out once he is more comfortable in his new environment.
morgan_so_cal
Jul 10, 2006 07:40 PM
Probably not the best skink for handling anyways. hook him up with a nice terrarium, live plants, etc...
just stick with dusted crickets. I doubt birds(chicken) are a part of its natural diet. And try to find a supply of silkworms, as they are very nutritious compared to mealies which are just ho-hum.
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1 Eastern Blue Tongue Skink
2 Tarahumara Mountain Kingsnakes - Knoblochi
1 Thayer's Kingsnake - Thayeri
2 Golden Greek Tortoises
1 Pyxie Frog - 14 years old
