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Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae and with about 1200 described species, the Scincidae are the second most diverse family of lizards, exceeded only by the geckos. Skinks look like true lizards, but most species have no pronounced neck and sport relatively small legs, and several genera have no limbs at all while others have only reduced limbs. The longer the digits, the more arboreal the species is. Often, their way of moving resembles that of snakes more than that of other lizards. Skinks usually have long, tapering tails that can be shed and regenerated. Skinks are generally carnivorous and largely eat insects, including crickets, grasshoppers, beetles, and caterpillars. They also eat earthworms, snails, slugs, isopods, other lizards, and small rodents. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of all Skinks. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting.

Topic	Replies	Last Post
skinks by xardion - Nov 29, 2003 11:39 PM	1	Nov 30, 2003 03:46 AM by Edward
Well, I finally did it- by meretseger - Nov 29, 2003 07:03 PM	0	No replies
feeding blue tongue's by jayhawkfan - Nov 29, 2003 01:32 PM	9	Dec 04, 2003 10:17 PM by Flea
Question about prehensile tailed skinks and internal parasites by jrbl - Nov 29, 2003 12:27 AM	3	Nov 29, 2003 08:22 PM by jrbl
Thanks guys and girls!Thanks Brian! by Flavia Guimaraes - Nov 27, 2003 09:16 PM	1	Dec 02, 2003 09:39 PM by Brian-SFCRC
Prehensile Tail Skinks by kpickel - Nov 27, 2003 08:26 PM	1	Nov 28, 2003 11:21 PM by jess b
121 year old Blue Tongue Skink by wbrown - Nov 26, 2003 10:47 PM	2	Nov 27, 2003 12:15 PM by buffysmom
Muscy_Mel? How's the breeding? by Deke - Nov 26, 2003 06:52 PM	0	No replies
Thinking about a new skink by leopardgex82 - Nov 25, 2003 10:58 PM	1	Nov 26, 2003 02:36 AM by Edward
Is my PTS pregnate?-overhead pic by smoke - Nov 24, 2003 07:52 PM	5	Nov 26, 2003 06:03 AM by smoke
new to lizards, need some help by jess_luvs_david - Nov 24, 2003 04:16 PM	4	Nov 26, 2003 02:28 AM by Edward
More Pics! by blotch - Nov 22, 2003 10:38 PM	9	Nov 24, 2003 07:58 PM by smoke
Lukey needs some help. Lil is in Trouble! by blotch - Nov 22, 2003 08:27 PM	1	Nov 23, 2003 01:47 PM by jess b
Fire Skinks by LNMS - Nov 22, 2003 03:52 PM	2	Nov 24, 2003 09:59 PM by nickpurvis
Crocodile Lizards by lazandlouie - Nov 22, 2003 01:33 PM	2	Nov 25, 2003 08:46 PM by Flavia Guimaraes
another post again (11/20) "we all know the Solomons are closed once and for all" What's up? n/p by Brian-SFCRC - Nov 21, 2003 07:21 AM	1	Nov 21, 2003 06:19 PM by ARKON
Lukes Controversal Comments on Breeding Blueys! by blotch - Nov 21, 2003 12:35 AM	1	Nov 21, 2003 03:19 AM by Edward
Here he is!..... Lukey's Back! by blotch - Nov 21, 2003 12:09 AM	4	Nov 21, 2003 06:01 AM by smoke
vitamins etc............. with MTS by clp - Nov 20, 2003 11:16 PM	1	Nov 23, 2003 01:58 PM by jess b
Wonder if my PTS is about to give birth. by smoke - Nov 20, 2003 09:40 PM	4	Nov 23, 2003 01:37 PM by jess b
Heat & UV hood by lizard-lady - Nov 20, 2003 03:03 PM	1	Nov 20, 2003 03:34 PM by meretseger
New Pics of Slytherin by lizard-lady - Nov 20, 2003 01:49 PM	2	Nov 29, 2003 10:41 PM by anson
BTS advice wanted. by SarahRuss - Nov 19, 2003 01:35 PM	3	Nov 19, 2003 08:35 PM by Edward
mineral supplements and shelf life? by clp - Nov 18, 2003 08:51 PM	1	Nov 23, 2003 01:51 PM by jess b
fire skink stuff by sean1234 - Nov 18, 2003 01:53 PM	5	Nov 18, 2003 08:58 PM by meretseger
ATT. James Wilson On your CB / CB classified confusion. by Brian-SFCRC - Nov 17, 2003 11:26 PM	1	Nov 30, 2003 12:53 PM by James Wilson
PTS and imports ------- a question by clp - Nov 16, 2003 10:32 PM	3	Dec 16, 2003 08:47 PM by epidemic
Panacur- how much for PTS by clp - Nov 16, 2003 10:27 PM	8	Nov 17, 2003 09:56 PM by WaGuy82
FINISHED @ LAST! by Deanuk - Nov 16, 2003 02:15 PM	0	No replies
Dan's thelma FINALLY had the baby (PTS) by jess b - Nov 15, 2003 12:26 AM	2	Nov 15, 2003 10:48 AM by zeteki
ground skink by bradarmstrong - Nov 14, 2003 05:00 PM	2	Nov 20, 2003 12:50 PM by Rep_man88
? about NON biological babies being left with adult PTS by icequeen - Nov 14, 2003 03:17 PM	0	No replies
Current Breeders of Blue Tongues and Pink Tongues... by SRX - Nov 14, 2003 10:32 AM	0	No replies
Vision Cage for PTS? by Tristan - Nov 13, 2003 08:26 PM	8	Nov 16, 2003 08:46 PM by Brian-SFCRC
claws by dagangsta - Nov 13, 2003 02:07 PM	0	No replies
five lined skinks by meandpaprika - Nov 13, 2003 10:48 AM	4	Dec 06, 2003 12:15 AM by MartinWhalin1
Possibly Gravid PTS- care considerations by inchoate - Nov 12, 2003 10:07 PM	2	Nov 15, 2003 04:12 PM by inchoate
Baby BTS by lizard-lady - Nov 12, 2003 05:20 PM	9	Nov 14, 2003 02:13 PM by Edward
Hissing BTS by anson - Nov 12, 2003 05:00 PM	3	Nov 13, 2003 07:23 PM by Edward
schnieder's skinks... by dagangsta - Nov 12, 2003 02:35 PM	1	Nov 13, 2003 02:27 PM by Edward
handling by dagangsta - Nov 12, 2003 01:35 PM	2	Nov 13, 2003 06:21 PM by sean1234
Does anyone know how to get in touch with the shingleback breeder - Pipa ? by vin russo - Nov 11, 2003 10:42 PM	1	Nov 12, 2003 02:54 AM by Edward
Care on Sandfish Skink~ by Herper123 - Nov 11, 2003 10:18 AM	1	Nov 15, 2003 11:16 AM by nickpurvis
Ground skink questions by weecho - Nov 10, 2003 08:26 PM	1	Nov 15, 2003 11:20 AM by nickpurvis
TO: LIZARD-LADY by Edward - Nov 10, 2003 12:19 PM	3	Nov 12, 2003 09:55 AM by lizard-lady
The sweetest Mts in the whole world! by Flavia Guimaraes - Nov 10, 2003 07:30 AM	9	Nov 15, 2003 08:51 AM by Flavia Guimaraes
This is my PTS by smoke - Nov 09, 2003 10:54 PM	5	Nov 17, 2003 01:27 PM by smoke
Here is my tamest BTS. by smoke - Nov 09, 2003 10:49 PM	2	Nov 10, 2003 12:20 PM by Edward
should PTS EVER be fed crickets/meat??? (more) by icequeen - Nov 09, 2003 02:44 PM	10	Nov 17, 2003 01:58 PM by jess b
green tree skink info... by ophidius - Nov 08, 2003 11:23 PM	2	Nov 09, 2003 12:18 PM by ophidius
Unusual question about Prehensile Tailed Skink food by jrbl - Nov 08, 2003 10:40 PM	4	Nov 11, 2003 12:47 PM by jess b
BTS feels rough underneath by buffysmom - Nov 08, 2003 05:56 PM	5	Nov 10, 2003 12:14 PM by Edward
ad stating Corucia imports closed forever by JeanP. - Nov 08, 2003 12:12 PM	6	Nov 16, 2003 01:47 AM by Brian-SFCRC
Skink Cages by lizard-lady - Nov 08, 2003 11:56 AM	9	Nov 11, 2003 11:35 AM by lizard-lady
Zoological Imports 2000 by lizard-lady - Nov 08, 2003 10:07 AM	3	Nov 11, 2003 09:56 AM by lizard-lady
My case for a skink..... by LizardLuva - Nov 07, 2003 08:10 PM	2	Nov 08, 2003 02:43 AM by Edward
James Wilson by lizard-lady - Nov 06, 2003 11:12 PM	3	Nov 10, 2003 08:33 AM by James Wilson
I have 3 northern BTS's need help sexing PLEASE by stangguy_1979 - Nov 06, 2003 07:43 PM	1	Nov 07, 2003 02:44 AM by johan
A follow up - PTS - Remember folks- us new keepers need help! by clp - Nov 06, 2003 01:57 PM	5	Nov 11, 2003 01:09 PM by jess b
Prehensile-Tailed skinks by gldneagl75 - Nov 06, 2003 01:31 AM	0	No replies
Sand Fish Skink by Corruptedbam - Nov 05, 2003 08:27 PM	1	Nov 07, 2003 10:20 AM by CrazyCorn
Possibly getting a Blue Tounge! MORE>> by TebbyGecko - Nov 05, 2003 09:34 AM	3	Nov 06, 2003 12:23 PM by TebbyGecko
Jessb----Skink Gender Determination by zeteki - Nov 05, 2003 09:29 AM	1	Nov 05, 2003 11:14 AM by Jess b
BTS Sperm Plugs by bast - Nov 05, 2003 08:39 AM	0	No replies
? PTS vivarium with Amphibians/turtles in a water feature? by jennhernandez - Nov 04, 2003 10:20 PM	6	Nov 05, 2003 10:37 PM by jess b
I want a desert type of Skink by Corruptedbam - Nov 04, 2003 07:28 PM	0	No replies
I finally got my first BTS! by anson - Nov 03, 2003 08:51 PM	3	Nov 06, 2003 04:30 AM by kiwisue
Skinks...I NEED MORE! by CrazyCorn - Nov 03, 2003 10:32 AM	5	Nov 03, 2003 02:44 PM by CrazyCorn
How bout some pics! by smoke - Nov 01, 2003 06:34 PM	2	Nov 02, 2003 05:55 PM by buffysmom
Prehensile tailed skink cage, please help by jrbl - Oct 31, 2003 11:39 PM	3	Nov 02, 2003 06:16 PM by jrbl
Blue Tounged skink care!!! by DarkDragon1390 - Oct 31, 2003 11:28 PM	2	Nov 01, 2003 06:27 PM by smoke
What kind of plants do you prehensile taileds skinks owners use? by jrbl - Oct 31, 2003 02:57 PM	1	Nov 02, 2003 05:33 PM by jess b
Food Freshness - a follow up by clp - Oct 31, 2003 09:30 AM	0	No replies
New BTS fan by smoke - Oct 30, 2003 09:47 PM	4	Nov 01, 2003 06:31 PM by smoke
Swollen toe- BTS by toby1331 - Oct 30, 2003 11:17 AM	4	Oct 31, 2003 10:04 AM by Bannor0

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