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Can anyone tell me if there is a book or a full care sheet on these little guys? I would like to know how to set up a home for them including what plants and so on!!! I recently discovered these guys and would like to get some but I want to know all I can first and make them a great home. Thanks alot!

There are all kinds of information about these lizards, just do a simple google search. You can also search by their scientific name, Tribolonotus gracilis.

Not sure about books though.
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PHLdyPayne

what i had to do,when i was in your situation,was to use my best friend.'google'.i googled 'red-eyed croc skink care',and got about 5 or 6 seperate caresheets.now,there were tons of links,but only 5 or 6 actual pages.i read them all,and just kinda blended them all together.
i keep mine in a 20 gal long tank for the pair,and a 10 gal for the lone female.i cut 1/4" plexi to fit the inside lip on the tank frame,and use duct tape as a hinge,so the lid doesn't accidently fall in.i drilled 10 1/4" holes in either end,for ventilation.
for bedding,i use coconut fibers mixed with clean,organic topsoil.i don't bother with any sort of heating or light fixture,as they are nocturnal anyway.i keep them at room temp,in the mid 70's,and mist them good every other day.they have spacious hides,and large,shallow water dishes.
i offer dusted crickets as needed(i like to keep a couple in the tanks at all times),and offer gutloaded mealworms 2 or 3 times a week.i dust everything in a good calcium/vitamin powder,with a little repashy cgd thrown in for s's and g's.
this has worked out just fine for me,i've got some chunky little skinks.
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I did Google and wow, and the scientic name really helped. Thanks alot for the help. I can't wait to get started.

I definitely agree these are pretty cool skinks...every time I see them at reptile shows, it still looks like somebody took a brush and painted a orange/red circle around their eyes.
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PHLdyPayne

Hi All! I have done a tremendous amount of research. There sure are alot of opinions out there, as with anything. I am now ready to start a set up and get ready for my new babies. Which I will get after I am ready! I can do this !!!!! thanks for all your help!