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can everybody who has a fire skink post some pictures of theirs. i would like to make mine more interesting.
and is their any visible way to sex mine.

thanks

n/p
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Edward
Carpe diem

i mean that my terrarium has only the bare essentials and i would like to see some other peoples terrarium pictures to get some new ideas for mine.

Drift wood generally looks nice, and can provide a higher basking area. Cholla (? sp) wood is nice looking (cactus skeleton). I have also seen some nice looking stuff done with broken paving stone or slate to created basking areas as well as hiding areas. You just have to make very sure any stacked rock is STABLE so there will be no crushing accidents. There are also amazingly real looking plastic plants that can be found at craft supply stores. Lots of ideas out there beyond the standard hides and immitation rock accessories sold at petstores. Just keep in mind safety and 'cleanability'. I would also stay away from any sand like substrate, though the stuff is pretty in terrariums- too much impaction risk.
Cheers, Jess b

Just did a quick check on fire skink care on google, and now that I see they need a more humid environment (so definitely no sand!) If you want a more 'natural' looking terrarium- I am fond of the big artificial rock soak bowls over the round ceramic ones. You can make a moist hide by cutting a door in a tupperwear container and filling it with damp moss. The outside can be disguised with more moss, fake plants ect.

Cork bark, if you can find it, is very natural looking and a great hiding place for burrowers. It can also be set vertically for a climbing surface. It's hard to find for a good price but I love it so much I'm thinking of planting my own cork tree...
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