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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) 110-120°F
C) 70-80°F
D) 95-105°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) Cypress mulch
B) Sand
C) Newspaper
D) Gravel
  • 4. How often should you handle a skink?
A) Gradually and gently
B) Never
C) As much as possible
D) Only when feeding
  • 5. What is the best way to provide water for a skink?
A) Spray bottle
B) Shallow water dish
C) Only through food
D) Deep bowl
  • 6. What is a common sign of shedding problems in skinks?
A) Retained shed
B) Bright skin color
C) Increased activity
D) Increased appetite
  • 7. What is the most important part of a skink's diet?
A) Insects
B) Pellets
C) Fruits
D) Vegetables
  • 8. What is the minimum size enclosure for an adult blue-tongued skink?
A) 3x1.5x1.5 feet
B) 4x2x2 feet
C) 1x1x1 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 easier to catch
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) 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) Feeding the insect nutritious food before feeding it to the skink.
D) Freezing 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) Baking soda
C) Table salt
D) Sugar
  • 13. What should you do if your skink stops eating?
A) Ignore it and see if it starts eating again
B) Consult a veterinarian
C) Increase the temperature dramatically
D) Force-feed it
  • 14. What is a common health problem in captive skinks?
A) Increased Activity
B) Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
C) Overeating
D) Excessive shedding
  • 15. What is the purpose of providing hides in a skink enclosure?
A) To provide a place to eat
B) To increase the temperature
C) To provide security and reduce stress
D) To decorate the enclosure
  • 16. How can you tell if a skink is dehydrated?
A) Increased activity
B) Shiny scales
C) Wrinkled skin
D) Increased appetite
  • 17. Can different species of skinks be housed together?
A) Generally, no
B) Yes, if they are from the same breeder
C) Yes, if they are the same size
D) Yes, if they are the same color
  • 18. What is the best time of day to feed a skink?
A) Any time is fine
B) Late afternoon/early evening
C) Early morning
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) Collard Greens
D) Avocado
  • 21. Why is proper ventilation important in a skink enclosure?
A) To increase humidity
B) To prevent respiratory problems
C) To make it easier to see the skink
D) To keep insects inside
  • 22. What should you do if your skink bites you?
A) Release the skink into the wild
B) Wash the wound thoroughly
C) Punish the skink
D) Ignore it
  • 23. What is the average lifespan of a blue-tongued skink in captivity?
A) 5-10 years
B) 25-30 years
C) 2-5 years
D) 15-20 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) Wild-caught insects
B) Dubia Roaches
C) Crickets
D) Mealworms
  • 26. What is a good way to enrich a skink's environment?
A) Rotate hides and decor.
B) Spray the enclosure with strong scents.
C) Play loud music.
D) Never change anything.
  • 27. Why is it important to quarantine a new skink?
A) To make it feel lonely
B) To save space
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) Basking frequently
B) Hiding constantly
C) Eating voraciously
D) Shedding rapidly
  • 29. Why is it important to provide UVB light to a skink?
A) For Vitamin D3 synthesis
B) For basking
C) For coloration
D) For warmth
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