Hi everyone I am a bearded dragon owner right now. I have 2 in fact but am thinking about getting a Blue Tongue Skink. What do I need for a setup. size tank substrate lighting ect. Also any good websites out there with info on them care sheets and so fourth. Also are the calm like a bearded dragon. any help would be great.
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What do I need to get started with a skink
adshawksfan
Oct 12, 2004 06:08 PM
Replies (4)
GTps-N-Blueys
Oct 12, 2004 07:54 PM
Go to bluetongueskinks.net and Zach has a great caresheet there. If you have any questions post on the forums, I'm bluey boy!!!
Cage size should be 40 gal or larger, floor space is more important than height. Aspen is a good substrate. I would say they are calmER than a beardie. I got my fourth bluey today!!!
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1.0 Indonesian Blue Tongue Skink (Don)
1.1 Irian Jaya Blue Tongue Skink(Sammy) & (Sausage Girl)
0.0.1 Tanimbar Island Blue Tongue Skink ( Spunky Sebastian)
0.0.1 Ornate Uro (Spike)
1.0.1 Green Tree Pythons ( Male=Floyd, Baby= Verdi)
0.1 Western Hognose (Piggy)
0.0.1 Egyptian Tortiose(Tank)
0.0.1 Sonoran Gopher snake ( Toro)
0.1 Albino Leo gecko (Sasha)
adshawksfan
Oct 12, 2004 11:58 PM
Great site couple other quick questions is there no risk of impaction with a substrate like aspen sorry if this is a dumb question but I am new to these guys. Also once I get my setup ready where is the best place to buy I would like a baby or a juvie.
GTPs-N-Blueys
Oct 13, 2004 05:21 AM
No there isnt really a problem with aspen shavings but sometimes shredded aspen can get into their noses and ears and stuff. With babies your best off using towels and sheets.
As for where to buy from, look at the bts.net classifieds. I highly reccomend Ray Gurgui. I believe he still has some Northerns, Easterns, and Tanimbars available.
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1.0 Indonesian Blue Tongue Skink (Don)
1.1 Irian Jaya Blue Tongue Skink(Sammy) & (Sausage Girl)
0.0.1 Tanimbar Island Blue Tongue Skink ( Spunky Sebastian)
0.0.1 Ornate Uro (Spike)
1.0.1 Green Tree Pythons ( Male=Floyd, Baby= Verdi)
0.1 Western Hognose (Piggy)
0.0.1 Egyptian Tortiose(Tank)
0.0.1 Sonoran Gopher snake ( Toro)
0.1 Albino Leo gecko (Sasha)
LizardMom
Oct 14, 2004 10:53 PM
I'll second the recommendation for Ray Gurgui. I just got one of his babies. Not only is it a beautiful, healthy skink, but Ray is a great guy if you have questons about his babies. The only problem with Ray's babies is deciding which one to get! The are all beautiful. Mine is an Eastern, from his hypo-melanistic line.
Leslie
