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MONKEY TAILED SKINK

blue_tegu Jul 18, 2003 12:54 PM

Hi everyone,

I found an awesome deal on a monkey tailed skink but dont know much about them...what kind of care is involved, temprament, do they make good pets? Just looking for some input on whether or not to get one...thanks.

chris and diego

Replies (3)

Flea Jul 18, 2003 02:44 PM

is that picture the skink or a blue tegu? if its a mts, ive never seen one look like that. what kind of deal are you getting if you dont mind me asking?

blue_tegu Jul 18, 2003 03:41 PM

THat picture is of my blue tegu. I found a monkey tail for $200, a pretty good price I thought, isnt it? Also how big of an enclosure will these guys need when they're full grown?

Brian-SFCRC Jul 18, 2003 11:16 PM

SOUTHERN FLORIDA CORUCIA RESEARCH CENTER (SFCRC)

Location:LEE/1.

About 5'x4'x30". multiple level platforms, Hollow artifical logs, Hanging vines, ETC.

You mentioned "when grown up". A neonate Corucia should remain in the Circulus with the parents till age 3.

If you obtain the Corucia, We'd be happy to answer any questions.

Sincerely,
Brian
SFCRC

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