How to Raise Skinks
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature for a skink's basking spot?
A) 95-105°F
B) 50-60°F
C) 110-120°F
D) 70-80°F
  • 2. What type of UVB lighting is essential for skink health?
A) UVB 5.0
B) UVA only
C) UVB 2.0
D) UVB 10.0
  • 3. What is a good substrate for a skink enclosure?
A) Newspaper
B) Gravel
C) Sand
D) Cypress mulch
  • 4. How often should you handle a skink?
A) Never
B) As much as possible
C) Gradually and gently
D) Only when feeding
  • 5. What is the best way to provide water for a skink?
A) Only through food
B) Deep bowl
C) Spray bottle
D) Shallow water dish
  • 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) Vegetables
B) Insects
C) Pellets
D) Fruits
  • 8. What is the minimum size enclosure for an adult blue-tongued skink?
A) 1x1x1 feet
B) 4x2x2 feet
C) 2x1x1 feet
D) 3x1.5x1.5 feet
  • 9. Why is it important to gut-load insects before feeding them to skinks?
A) To kill any parasites
B) To increase their nutritional value
C) To make them easier to catch
D) To make them more palatable
  • 10. What is the ideal humidity level for a blue-tongued skink enclosure?
A) 40-60%
B) 90-100%
C) 20-30%
D) 70-80%
  • 11. What does it mean to 'gut-load' an insect?
A) Feeding the insect nutritious food before feeding it to the skink.
B) Freezing the insect 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) Calcium powder
B) Table salt
C) Baking soda
D) Sugar
  • 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) Excessive shedding
B) Overeating
C) Increased Activity
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 provide a place to eat
C) To increase the temperature
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) Yes, if they are the same size
B) Yes, if they are from the same breeder
C) Generally, no
D) Yes, if they are the same color
  • 18. What is the best time of day to feed a skink?
A) Early morning
B) Any time is fine
C) Midday
D) Late afternoon/early evening
  • 19. What is brumation?
A) A period of rapid growth
B) A period of shedding
C) A period of dormancy
D) A period of increased activity
  • 20. What is a safe vegetable to feed a skink?
A) Collard Greens
B) Spinach (occasionally only)
C) Avocado
D) Lettuce
  • 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 prevent respiratory problems
D) To keep insects inside
  • 22. What should you do if your skink bites you?
A) Punish the skink
B) Release the skink into the wild
C) Wash the wound thoroughly
D) Ignore it
  • 23. What is the average lifespan of a blue-tongued skink in captivity?
A) 15-20 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 25-30 years
D) 2-5 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) Mealworms
D) Crickets
  • 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 easier to feed
C) To prevent the spread of disease
D) To make it feel lonely
  • 28. What is a sign that a skink is stressed?
A) Eating voraciously
B) Basking frequently
C) Hiding constantly
D) Shedding rapidly
  • 29. Why is it important to provide UVB light to a skink?
A) For warmth
B) For coloration
C) For basking
D) For Vitamin D3 synthesis
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