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