I will soon have 2 pairs of sand skinks,& I want to know more about them, so I know I can do the best for them, I know they need UV, and they like to burry in sand, but is there any certain times they come out?, are they nocturnal, or diurnal?, do they like each others company?, do they like being touched?,do they eat their shed?what foods do they like, like can they eat fruit?,do they like the viv sprayed?,i cant find deeper info on them,like do they suffer any common health probs???
Thank you for any info***
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Sand Skinks, who here owns them, any info u can give????...........................
gecko_gal
Sep 05, 2003 05:13 PM
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btorgy
Sep 05, 2003 06:25 PM
A friend of mine was given a sand skink from a reputable reptile store, because it just wasn't thriving there. Her research found that they like at least 5 - 6 inches of natural sand (playsand is good) to bury in. And they like it HOT! She has 100 watt bulb on him. He immediately began to thrive and has done beautifully once properly set up. The reptile shop had him in 1 inch of blue sand, and not nearly hot enough. I'm sure others can give more particulars.
Do plenty of research and have the set-up ready ahead of time!
Have fun!
Beth
Python_Jay
Sep 09, 2003 03:13 PM
Play sand is the "market" name for silca sand....silca sand is extermly dutchy and can cause blockage in the digestive system if taken in, which does happen alot. I tried it about 2 years ago and all I had was trouble. I tried it with my leopard geckos, sand skinks, berbers, baby blue tongues, and collard lizardsmost of which had gotten a sand back up in their system. Just use repti sand its easier.
