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How to Care for Skinks
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 1. What type of enclosure is generally best for a skink?
A) A plastic tub with no ventilation
B) A cardboard box
C) A glass terrarium
D) A bird cage
  • 2. What is the ideal temperature gradient for a skink enclosure?
A) Warm side and cool side
B) Extremely high humidity
C) Uniform temperature throughout
D) Sub-zero temperatures
  • 3. Which of these substrates is generally NOT recommended for skinks?
A) Paper towels
B) Cedar shavings
C) Cypress mulch
D) Coconut fiber
  • 4. What is a good source of UVB lighting for skinks?
A) A blacklight
B) A regular incandescent bulb
C) A UVB bulb
D) No lighting is necessary
  • 5. What is the best way to provide water for a skink?
A) Spraying them directly
B) Injecting water with a syringe
C) A shallow water dish
D) No water is needed, they absorb it from the air
  • 6. What type of diet is generally best for most skinks?
A) They only need to eat once a month
B) Strictly carnivorous
C) Omnivorous
D) Strictly herbivorous
  • 7. Which of these food items is a good source of calcium for skinks?
A) Only leafy greens
B) Raw chicken bones
C) Crickets dusted with calcium powder
D) Potato chips
  • 8. How often should you handle your skink?
A) Never, it will get stressed
B) Once a year for a checkup
C) Only when it's feeding time
D) Regularly, to acclimate it to handling
  • 9. What is a sign of a healthy skink?
A) Lethargy and lack of appetite
B) Cloudy eyes and skin shedding difficulties
C) Bright, clear eyes
D) Constant hiding and refusal to come out
  • 10. What is a common health issue in skinks?
A) Super strength
B) Excessive happiness
C) Inability to shed
D) Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
  • 11. What is the best way to clean a skink enclosure?
A) Remove soiled substrate and replace it
B) Only clean it when it smells bad
C) Never clean it, it's their home
D) Use harsh chemicals to disinfect
  • 12. What does 'shedding' refer to in skinks?
A) Changing color to blend in
B) Losing their tail
C) Laying eggs
D) Replacing their outer layer of skin
  • 13. How often should you offer food to a juvenile skink?
A) Once a month
B) Only when they beg for it
C) Once a week
D) Daily
  • 14. What type of enrichment is beneficial for skinks?
A) Loud music
B) Hides and climbing structures
C) A completely bare enclosure
D) A mirror to look at themselves
  • 15. What should you do if your skink stops eating?
A) Force-feed it
B) Consult a veterinarian
C) Ignore it, it will eventually eat
D) Offer it only sweets
  • 16. What is the average lifespan of a skink in captivity?
A) 5-20 years (depending on species)
B) 1 year
C) A few months
D) 100 years
  • 17. What does brumation mean for skinks?
A) A type of mating dance
B) A period of dormancy
C) A disease
D) A rapid growth spurt
  • 18. What should you avoid using for a skink's basking spot?
A) A heat lamp
B) Under-tank heater
C) A hot rock
D) A ceramic heat emitter
  • 19. What is the humidity level recommended for most skinks?
A) Very low, desert conditions
B) Varies by species, research your skink
C) It doesn't matter
D) Extremely high, jungle conditions
  • 20. What should you do with uneaten insects in a skink's enclosure?
A) Introduce more insects
B) Remove them
C) Leave them for the skink to eat later
D) Let them breed
  • 21. What is the best way to handle a skink that is defensive?
A) Use gloves, always
B) Grab it quickly to assert dominance
C) Spray it with water
D) Approach slowly and gently
  • 22. What does it mean if a skink is dragging its legs?
A) It's practicing for a race
B) Possible sign of Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
C) It's shedding its skin
D) It's just being lazy
  • 23. What is a good source of protein for skinks?
A) Only leafy greens
B) Dubia roaches
C) Candied fruit
D) Ice cream
  • 24. Why is it important to quarantine a new skink before introducing it to other reptiles?
A) To see if it likes the other reptiles
B) It's not necessary
C) To prevent the spread of disease
D) To give it a chance to learn the tank layout
  • 25. What is a common symptom of respiratory infection in skinks?
A) Excessive appetite
B) Nasal discharge
C) Perfect shedding
D) Bright, clear eyes
  • 26. What does it mean if a skink's tail falls off?
A) It's shedding its tail skin
B) It's a defense mechanism; the tail will regenerate
C) The skink is dying
D) It means the skink is very happy
  • 27. What should you use to disinfect a skink's enclosure?
A) Diluted bleach solution (followed by thorough rinsing)
B) Baking soda only
C) Strong chemicals, no rinsing needed
D) Nothing, just wipe it down
  • 28. What kind of vet is best suited to treat skinks?
A) A veterinarian for dogs and cats
B) A veterinarian for horses
C) A reptile veterinarian
D) Any vet will do
  • 29. What is the primary purpose of providing hides in a skink enclosure?
A) To make the enclosure look pretty
B) To provide security and reduce stress
C) To store extra food
D) To give the skink a place to eat
  • 30. What should you avoid doing when handling a skink's tail?
A) Gently stroking it
B) Grabbing it tightly or pulling on it
C) Ignoring it
D) Supporting it
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