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Skinks

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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
Thelma (of the Dan PTS group) is expecting as well by jess b - Jul 25, 2003 12:52 AM	2	Jul 25, 2003 01:08 AM by Brian-SFCRC
Happiness is . . . by Edward - Jul 25, 2003 12:43 AM	2	Jul 25, 2003 12:54 AM by Edward
BTS runny stool update by rich_123 - Jul 25, 2003 12:31 AM	0	No replies
OK...here is something to enjoy!!!!! by chrisred - Jul 24, 2003 09:30 PM	4	Jul 25, 2003 10:58 PM by jess b
Hmm... That was interesting...Could we get back to these guys?? by btorgy - Jul 24, 2003 09:26 PM	3	Jul 25, 2003 02:34 AM by kiwisue
Brian...take a look at this picture for me please.... by icequeen - Jul 24, 2003 08:25 PM	4	Jul 25, 2003 08:37 AM by icequeen
Att Rich: Response to your post below by Brian-SFCRC - Jul 24, 2003 06:14 AM	0	No replies
To the dog, the cat and the rat.....See response below by Brian-SFCRC - Jul 23, 2003 10:58 PM	0	No replies
Are Tanimbars and Tanabars the same thing? by rich_123 - Jul 23, 2003 08:28 PM	2	Jul 24, 2003 07:46 PM by James Wilson
Does anyone have this problem with BTS? by rich_123 - Jul 23, 2003 01:18 PM	3	Jul 23, 2003 05:16 PM by Edward
Luke is not impressed by blotch - Jul 23, 2003 07:42 AM	9	Jul 25, 2003 02:41 AM by kiwisue
Att. Justin Mitchim: a note of recognition by Brian-SFCRC - Jul 22, 2003 07:36 AM	4	Jul 22, 2003 08:02 PM by James Wilson
ATT. Chrisred: Scroll down to your post: "Avoid the $200 Skink" by Brian-SFCRC - Jul 22, 2003 01:23 AM	0	No replies
FLAVIA: Please send top view pic of your PTS to do C/A analysis by Brian-SFCRC - Jul 21, 2003 09:59 PM	0	No replies
Could I see some BTS and PTS setups? more by OneTwoManyHerps - Jul 21, 2003 08:23 PM	1	Jul 22, 2003 11:15 PM by jess b
BTS sneezing ALOT by terrytastic - Jul 21, 2003 07:09 PM	4	Jul 25, 2003 11:57 PM by James Wilson
PTS love mulberry leaves0 by jess b - Jul 21, 2003 01:05 PM	1	Jul 22, 2003 02:01 AM by Brian-SFCRC
ELVIS UPDATE by Flea - Jul 21, 2003 12:15 PM	0	No replies
Lukey's been away! by blotch - Jul 21, 2003 10:48 AM	9	Jul 22, 2003 05:32 PM by James Wilson
Gertie (PTS) is expecting twins again! by jess b - Jul 20, 2003 08:18 PM	6	Jul 21, 2003 01:00 AM by jess b
Picture of BTS enclosure by btorgy - Jul 20, 2003 04:54 PM	0	No replies
Dills (PTS) other foot...with the "bad toe" by icequeen - Jul 20, 2003 03:10 PM	2	Jul 20, 2003 07:56 PM by jess b
C/A Biometric Analysis for additional assessment of Gender for Scincidae species: Corucia zebrata by Brian-SFCRC - Jul 20, 2003 09:05 AM	17	Jul 25, 2003 12:54 AM by jess b
To Brian-SFCRC by Flavia Guimaraes - Jul 19, 2003 08:35 PM	1	Jul 20, 2003 09:15 AM by Brian-SFCRC
Found out why skink is sick by Flea - Jul 19, 2003 07:42 PM	4	Jul 20, 2003 02:48 PM by Edward
Please Help!! Sick Blue Tongue Skink by Flea - Jul 19, 2003 04:09 PM	12	Jul 21, 2003 11:01 AM by blotch
James Wilsons Skink Enclosures by PHFaust - Jul 19, 2003 10:52 AM	8	Jul 24, 2003 07:50 PM by James Wilson
Does anyone know anybody who breeds pure Eastern BTS? by rich_123 - Jul 19, 2003 12:39 AM	3	Jul 19, 2003 11:16 AM by James Wilson
Schneider's Skink substrate by Colchicine - Jul 18, 2003 05:54 PM	4	Jul 20, 2003 06:39 AM by Aino
Tribs in the mist by Deano - Jul 18, 2003 02:46 PM	0	No replies
Northern Prairie Skink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Herper123 - Jul 18, 2003 01:00 PM	1	Jul 18, 2003 01:13 PM by Herper123
MONKEY TAILED SKINK by blue_tegu - Jul 18, 2003 12:54 PM	3	Jul 18, 2003 11:16 PM by Brian-SFCRC
How big and old should a BTS be before they are bred? by rich_123 - Jul 17, 2003 11:40 PM	3	Jul 19, 2003 12:26 AM by rich_123
Blue Tongue Babies Born Today!!!!! by lindaquee - Jul 17, 2003 11:23 PM	4	Jul 18, 2003 11:07 AM by edward
Which one do you recommend?BTS or Monkey Tail? by Flavia Guimaraes - Jul 17, 2003 11:02 PM	2	Jul 18, 2003 06:25 AM by bob_the_snowman
ATT. ICE QUEEN by Brian-SFCRC - Jul 17, 2003 05:44 PM	2	Jul 17, 2003 10:15 PM by Brian-SFCRC
shedding question by Flea - Jul 17, 2003 12:00 PM	4	Jul 18, 2003 03:51 PM by rich_123
Question About Parasites by Flea - Jul 17, 2003 12:44 AM	5	Jul 18, 2003 04:49 AM by Deke
Schneider's behavior by nprifenbark - Jul 16, 2003 10:31 PM	1	Jul 17, 2003 06:49 AM by Deke
Green Tree skinks by djk - Jul 16, 2003 09:37 PM	0	No replies
My oscellated skink had babies!!!!!!! by booradley - Jul 16, 2003 02:56 PM	0	No replies
PTS Tips required... by Deke - Jul 16, 2003 07:59 AM	0	No replies
Measurement question by rich_123 - Jul 15, 2003 01:34 PM	2	Jul 15, 2003 02:52 PM by Edward
Dill has something to say to her previous owners..... by icequeen - Jul 14, 2003 09:24 PM	2	Jul 17, 2003 05:37 PM by Brian-SFCRC
Great Plains Skinks (Eumeces obsoletus) by WingedWolfPsion - Jul 14, 2003 07:11 PM	1	Jul 16, 2003 02:34 PM by erinszoo
Info on 5-lined skink? by IDreamMyLifeAway - Jul 14, 2003 02:24 PM	2	Jul 16, 2003 10:50 PM by ETChipotle
Need Some Help ................ by OneTwoManyHerps - Jul 14, 2003 08:33 AM	5	Jul 15, 2003 01:28 PM by icequeen
Cage questions? by CorruptedBam - Jul 14, 2003 01:50 AM	14	Jul 15, 2003 01:52 PM by rich_123
James - You and your skinks by blotch - Jul 14, 2003 12:07 AM	2	Jul 14, 2003 11:41 PM by blotch
trimming your BTS's nails! by blotch - Jul 13, 2003 03:10 AM	4	Jul 14, 2003 08:19 AM by blotch
Enclosures! by blotch - Jul 13, 2003 02:00 AM	0	No replies
BTS poo question by rich_123 - Jul 12, 2003 08:17 PM	12	Jul 14, 2003 08:26 AM by blotch
fire skink egg question (need a reply) by Jeremy - Jul 12, 2003 07:11 PM	3	Jul 13, 2003 02:40 PM by endo
North American Skinks by erinszoo - Jul 12, 2003 02:26 PM	0	No replies
Where to get Artificial Turf here in Melbourne? by blotch - Jul 10, 2003 08:04 PM	0	No replies
BTS Question by Blissguy123 - Jul 10, 2003 01:36 PM	2	Jul 10, 2003 09:08 PM by Blissguy123
Some ques about sexing I-Js by J-Cal - Jul 10, 2003 11:33 AM	10	Jul 14, 2003 08:36 AM by blotch
BTS has worms and no appetite?? Help please by joeyjoh - Jul 09, 2003 10:06 PM	2	Jul 10, 2003 11:54 AM by J-Cal
Do skinks climb or jump? by erinszoo - Jul 09, 2003 09:41 PM	4	Jul 10, 2003 09:47 AM by erinszoo
Does anyone sell these? by rich_123 - Jul 09, 2003 02:42 PM	11	Jul 12, 2003 08:46 PM by Flavia Guimaraes
PTS by crocmon - Jul 09, 2003 01:47 PM	0	No replies
Hey Flavia! Malaysian for... by zoniguana - Jul 09, 2003 11:25 AM	2	Jul 10, 2003 06:44 AM by zoniguana
A new member and some Blotched BTS's by blotch - Jul 09, 2003 09:03 AM	8	Jul 09, 2003 10:03 AM by James wilson
How often should my BTS eat? by toby1331 - Jul 08, 2003 10:45 PM	1	Jul 08, 2003 11:45 PM by James Wilson
Ground temp for bts by reptaphille - Jul 08, 2003 08:55 PM	0	No replies
BTS not eating and losing weight diagnosed with worms. will panacur help feeding more???? by joeyjoh - Jul 08, 2003 06:55 PM	2	Jul 09, 2003 10:09 PM by joeyjoh
How would I build a non-wood enclosure for my BTS? by rich_123 - Jul 08, 2003 03:30 PM	2	Jul 11, 2003 09:39 PM by blotch
Does anyone know what shows Joel Ebarb will be attending? by rich_123 - Jul 07, 2003 03:18 PM	1	Jul 08, 2003 02:56 AM by Edward
Does anyone know Joel Ebarb's e-mail? by rich_123 - Jul 07, 2003 10:03 AM	4	Jul 07, 2003 06:22 PM by James Wilson
blue tounges and MBD by turtlegrl22 - Jul 07, 2003 03:48 AM	3	Jul 08, 2003 10:07 AM by james Wilson
Blue Tongue skinks Nocturnal/Diernal??? thxxx...... n/p by BrandonR - Jul 06, 2003 10:59 PM	1	Jul 07, 2003 12:50 AM by james Wilson
How can i know whether my female BTS is gravid? by Flavia Guimaraes - Jul 06, 2003 10:44 PM	6	Jul 07, 2003 11:55 PM by james wilson
Substrate question by repti-guy - Jul 06, 2003 03:15 PM	1	Jul 06, 2003 07:05 PM by james wilson
Qustion for feeding Blue tongue skink!! by BrandonR - Jul 06, 2003 10:45 AM	1	Jul 06, 2003 07:02 PM by james wilson
Glass lizard growth spurts by Vivarium - Jul 06, 2003 10:13 AM	0	No replies

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