How to Raise Skinks
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature for a skink's basking spot?
A) 110-120°F
B) 70-80°F
C) 95-105°F
D) 50-60°F
  • 2. What type of UVB lighting is essential for skink health?
A) UVB 5.0
B) UVB 10.0
C) UVA only
D) UVB 2.0
  • 3. What is a good substrate for a skink enclosure?
A) Gravel
B) Sand
C) Cypress mulch
D) Newspaper
  • 4. How often should you handle a skink?
A) Only when feeding
B) Gradually and gently
C) Never
D) As much as possible
  • 5. What is the best way to provide water for a skink?
A) Only through food
B) Deep bowl
C) Shallow water dish
D) Spray bottle
  • 6. What is a common sign of shedding problems in skinks?
A) Retained shed
B) Bright skin color
C) Increased appetite
D) Increased activity
  • 7. What is the most important part of a skink's diet?
A) Insects
B) Fruits
C) Pellets
D) Vegetables
  • 8. What is the minimum size enclosure for an adult blue-tongued skink?
A) 2x1x1 feet
B) 4x2x2 feet
C) 1x1x1 feet
D) 3x1.5x1.5 feet
  • 9. Why is it important to gut-load insects before feeding them to skinks?
A) To make them more palatable
B) To increase their nutritional value
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) 90-100%
B) 20-30%
C) 70-80%
D) 40-60%
  • 11. What does it mean to 'gut-load' an insect?
A) Boiling the insect before feeding it to the skink.
B) Dusting the insect with calcium.
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) Sugar
B) Baking soda
C) Table salt
D) Calcium powder
  • 13. What should you do if your skink stops eating?
A) Consult a veterinarian
B) Increase the temperature dramatically
C) Ignore it and see if it starts eating again
D) Force-feed it
  • 14. What is a common health problem in captive skinks?
A) Overeating
B) Excessive shedding
C) Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
D) Increased Activity
  • 15. What is the purpose of providing hides in a skink enclosure?
A) To decorate the enclosure
B) To increase the temperature
C) To provide a place to eat
D) To provide security and reduce stress
  • 16. How can you tell if a skink is dehydrated?
A) Increased appetite
B) Increased activity
C) Wrinkled skin
D) Shiny scales
  • 17. Can different species of skinks be housed together?
A) Yes, if they are the same size
B) Yes, if they are from the same breeder
C) Yes, if they are the same color
D) Generally, no
  • 18. What is the best time of day to feed a skink?
A) Early morning
B) Late afternoon/early evening
C) Any time is fine
D) Midday
  • 19. What is brumation?
A) A period of dormancy
B) A period of shedding
C) A period of increased activity
D) A period of rapid growth
  • 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 keep insects inside
B) To increase humidity
C) To make it easier to see the skink
D) To prevent respiratory problems
  • 22. What should you do if your skink bites you?
A) Wash the wound thoroughly
B) Punish the skink
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) 5-10 years
C) 25-30 years
D) 15-20 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) Dubia Roaches
C) Crickets
D) Mealworms
  • 26. What is a good way to enrich a skink's environment?
A) Spray the enclosure with strong scents.
B) Rotate hides and decor.
C) Never change anything.
D) Play loud music.
  • 27. Why is it important to quarantine a new skink?
A) To save space
B) To make it feel lonely
C) To prevent the spread of disease
D) To make it easier to feed
  • 28. What is a sign that a skink is stressed?
A) Shedding rapidly
B) Eating voraciously
C) Basking frequently
D) Hiding constantly
  • 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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