Hey y'all! A few questions and background. I have a new 4-5" female Croc skink I just ordered. She's in a 15gal with coco fiber bedding and some features for hiding/bathing and a non-heat day lamp with UVB (too hot for heat lamp). First question: Do they require UVB? I've heard mixed reports that it unnecessary but can't hurt to have mostly because she hides all day out of the light. I have a crestie and chubby frog who don't need it regularly.
Also I've heard these cool little dudes are "boring" ie they don't move much and are nocturnal or dusk/dawn if/when they're active. She'll sit in one place in the same position for hours at a time and it kinda freaks me out. She's so new I don't know what temperament I should expect even though I've heard this is typical. She does scamper when startled, plays dead as I have heard they do and I think she's eating since 1 or 2 crickets have vanished from the tank. Just some insight on what to expect behavior-wise--how does your skink usually act? What setups do you have that could make her happiest? Is UVB necessary? Thanks for any help and comments!
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hi im new to the site anyways ive been working with skinks fo years and i have found uvb is beneficial but try to use a 5.0 for between 8-12 hrs. make sure temps dont get above 82 as 85 and above can be fatal. sometimes they will chill down after they get use to you but keep in mind they're secretive and might get stressed with to much handling. so handling is not out of question but they're not like cresties where they're tolerate of handling. if you have any more questions just ask!!(:
