hey a petstore near me has a "rainbow skink" i was wondering if any kept these, or at least new where i could get a care sheet for one, thanks a lot
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rainbow skink??
dagangsta
Feb 06, 2004 10:05 AM
Replies (2)
sumguy
Feb 08, 2004 06:35 AM
local store has several and I can't seem to find much husbandry information online. Anyone have some good links??
nickpurvis
Feb 08, 2004 10:51 AM
most likely they are red sided skinks.rainbow skinks is basicly just naming the family.the red sided is the only one to really come into the pet trad that often.here is some care info.
scientific name:mabuya perotetti
range in wild:tropical west africa.all animals are removed from the wild for the pet trade.
adult length:around 9 inches
terrarium size:a trio can be put in a twenty gallon long.
terrarium type:savanna
diet:leave a dish of water big enough for them to soak in for drinking and bathing.eats insects,some fruit depending on the animal.dust insects once weekly with a vitamin and calcium supplement.
potential problems:when picking one out make sure to pic the healthiest one so you have the least amount of getting a parasite ridden one.with time these lizards can tame down to the point of taking a cricket from your hand.
hope this helps
nick
