Care Sheet for SkinksAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 3.62 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 07/06/2006 |
Main Category: | Lizards |
Sub Category: | Skinks |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Mascaron |
Years Experience: | 1 to 2 Years |
Species: | Fire Skink(riopa fernandi) |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | Togo Skink
True Fire Skink |
Sexing and Characteristics: | Males are usually brighter coloured ,larger and more broader headed then females. |
Mostly Active During: | Day |
Substrate and Water Needs: | Bark or mulch deep enough to burrow in is suitable for this Lizard.places to hide for this skink are a must.shallow wide dishes of water should be provided as these skinks occasionally like to lie in the water. |
Lighting and UVB: | Use UV lighting 12-14 hours per day
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Temperatures and Humidity: | Keep the Humidity level moderate to high by misting about once daily this species should not be kept wet or illness could result.80 - 85 degrees during the day 75 degrees at night |
Heating and Equipment: | Use of a heat mat is recommended for 24 hour ground heat in the warmer months this can be taken down to use only at night. |
Caging Provided: | Up to 3 Fire skinks can be housed in a 20 gallon vivarium without trouble(other then shortening their lifespans. for more then one skink 40-50 gallons should be provided .at least 20-30 gallons is recommended for your adult lizards.
Males should be housed separately. |
Diet: | Omnivorous |
Description of Diet: | crickets, mealworms and small amounts of fruit run through a food processor.Fore skinks are picky they may eat all mealworms one week and only crickets the next. offer earthworms as a treat they love them.they can also be fed Premium low-calorie canned dog food. Adults will sometimes eat pinky mice. |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | Calcium supplements are a must I use exoterra electrolize supplement for my skink.
Insects for adults should be dusted at every second or third feeding. |
Maintenance: | Keep the Lizard happy and Give him places to hide of Fire Skink is sleeping don’t wake him up use a mist bottle instead of bathing as they can’t swim.( your dumb if you try to find that out yourself.)These skinks LOVE to burrow so let them. |
Some Words on this Species: | These Skinks come from West Africa a friendly lizard for the most part. the lifespan of a Fire Skink can be anywhere from 10-20 years.for some reason mine likes to squeak |
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