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