How to Raise Skinks
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature for a skink's basking spot?
A) 50-60°F
B) 95-105°F
C) 70-80°F
D) 110-120°F
  • 2. What type of UVB lighting is essential for skink health?
A) UVA only
B) UVB 10.0
C) UVB 5.0
D) UVB 2.0
  • 3. What is a good substrate for a skink enclosure?
A) Gravel
B) Newspaper
C) Sand
D) Cypress mulch
  • 4. How often should you handle a skink?
A) Gradually and gently
B) Only when feeding
C) Never
D) As much as possible
  • 5. What is the best way to provide water for a skink?
A) Only through food
B) Shallow water dish
C) Spray bottle
D) Deep bowl
  • 6. What is a common sign of shedding problems in skinks?
A) Increased activity
B) Increased appetite
C) Bright skin color
D) Retained shed
  • 7. What is the most important part of a skink's diet?
A) Pellets
B) Vegetables
C) Insects
D) Fruits
  • 8. What is the minimum size enclosure for an adult blue-tongued skink?
A) 1x1x1 feet
B) 4x2x2 feet
C) 3x1.5x1.5 feet
D) 2x1x1 feet
  • 9. Why is it important to gut-load insects before feeding them to skinks?
A) To increase their nutritional value
B) To make them more palatable
C) To kill any parasites
D) To make them easier to catch
  • 10. What is the ideal humidity level for a blue-tongued skink enclosure?
A) 20-30%
B) 70-80%
C) 90-100%
D) 40-60%
  • 11. What does it mean to 'gut-load' an insect?
A) Dusting the insect with calcium.
B) Boiling the insect before feeding it to the skink.
C) Freezing the insect before feeding it to the skink.
D) Feeding the insect nutritious food before feeding it to the skink.
  • 12. Which of the following is a good source of calcium for skinks?
A) Baking soda
B) Calcium powder
C) Table salt
D) Sugar
  • 13. What should you do if your skink stops eating?
A) Force-feed it
B) Increase the temperature dramatically
C) Ignore it and see if it starts eating again
D) Consult a veterinarian
  • 14. What is a common health problem in captive skinks?
A) Increased Activity
B) Overeating
C) Excessive shedding
D) Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
  • 15. What is the purpose of providing hides in a skink enclosure?
A) To increase the temperature
B) To provide security and reduce stress
C) To provide a place to eat
D) To decorate the enclosure
  • 16. How can you tell if a skink is dehydrated?
A) Wrinkled skin
B) Increased appetite
C) Shiny scales
D) Increased activity
  • 17. Can different species of skinks be housed together?
A) Yes, if they are the same size
B) Generally, no
C) Yes, if they are from the same breeder
D) Yes, if they are the same color
  • 18. What is the best time of day to feed a skink?
A) Late afternoon/early evening
B) Early morning
C) Midday
D) Any time is fine
  • 19. What is brumation?
A) A period of rapid growth
B) A period of dormancy
C) A period of increased activity
D) A period of shedding
  • 20. What is a safe vegetable to feed a skink?
A) Spinach (occasionally only)
B) Lettuce
C) Avocado
D) Collard Greens
  • 21. Why is proper ventilation important in a skink enclosure?
A) To make it easier to see the skink
B) To keep insects inside
C) To prevent respiratory problems
D) To increase humidity
  • 22. What should you do if your skink bites you?
A) Punish the skink
B) Release the skink into the wild
C) Wash the wound thoroughly
D) Ignore it
  • 23. What is the average lifespan of a blue-tongued skink in captivity?
A) 15-20 years
B) 25-30 years
C) 5-10 years
D) 2-5 years
  • 24. How often should a skink's enclosure be cleaned?
A) Yearly
B) Spot clean daily, deep clean monthly
C) Weekly deep clean
D) Never
  • 25. Which of these insects is NOT appropriate to feed a skink?
A) Wild-caught insects
B) Crickets
C) Mealworms
D) Dubia Roaches
  • 26. What is a good way to enrich a skink's environment?
A) Rotate hides and decor.
B) Play loud music.
C) Never change anything.
D) Spray the enclosure with strong scents.
  • 27. Why is it important to quarantine a new skink?
A) To save space
B) To make it easier to feed
C) To prevent the spread of disease
D) To make it feel lonely
  • 28. What is a sign that a skink is stressed?
A) Eating voraciously
B) Basking frequently
C) Hiding constantly
D) Shedding rapidly
  • 29. Why is it important to provide UVB light to a skink?
A) For warmth
B) For basking
C) For coloration
D) For Vitamin D3 synthesis
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