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How to Raise Skinks
Contributed by: Boyd
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature for a skink's basking spot?
A) 95-105°F
B) 70-80°F
C) 50-60°F
D) 110-120°F
  • 2. What type of UVB lighting is essential for skink health?
A) UVB 10.0
B) UVB 2.0
C) UVB 5.0
D) UVA only
  • 3. What is a good substrate for a skink enclosure?
A) Sand
B) Newspaper
C) Cypress mulch
D) Gravel
  • 4. How often should you handle a skink?
A) Never
B) Only when feeding
C) Gradually and gently
D) As much as possible
  • 5. What is the best way to provide water for a skink?
A) Deep bowl
B) Only through food
C) Shallow water dish
D) Spray bottle
  • 6. What is a common sign of shedding problems in skinks?
A) Increased activity
B) Bright skin color
C) Retained shed
D) Increased appetite
  • 7. What is the most important part of a skink's diet?
A) Vegetables
B) Fruits
C) Insects
D) Pellets
  • 8. What is the minimum size enclosure for an adult blue-tongued skink?
A) 4x2x2 feet
B) 1x1x1 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 make them easier to catch
B) To increase their nutritional value
C) To make them more palatable
D) To kill any parasites
  • 10. What is the ideal humidity level for a blue-tongued skink enclosure?
A) 20-30%
B) 90-100%
C) 40-60%
D) 70-80%
  • 11. What does it mean to 'gut-load' an insect?
A) Boiling the insect before feeding it to the skink.
B) Freezing the insect before feeding it to the skink.
C) Feeding the insect nutritious food 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) Table salt
B) Sugar
C) Calcium powder
D) Baking soda
  • 13. What should you do if your skink stops eating?
A) Ignore it and see if it starts eating again
B) Force-feed it
C) Increase the temperature dramatically
D) Consult a veterinarian
  • 14. What is a common health problem in captive skinks?
A) Excessive shedding
B) Increased Activity
C) Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
D) Overeating
  • 15. What is the purpose of providing hides in a skink enclosure?
A) To decorate the enclosure
B) To provide security and reduce stress
C) To increase the temperature
D) To provide a place to eat
  • 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) Any time is fine
B) Early morning
C) Midday
D) Late afternoon/early evening
  • 19. What is brumation?
A) A period of shedding
B) A period of dormancy
C) A period of rapid growth
D) A period of increased activity
  • 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 increase humidity
B) To make it easier to see the skink
C) To keep insects inside
D) To prevent respiratory problems
  • 22. What should you do if your skink bites you?
A) Punish the skink
B) Ignore it
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) 15-20 years
B) 2-5 years
C) 25-30 years
D) 5-10 years
  • 24. How often should a skink's enclosure be cleaned?
A) Never
B) Weekly deep clean
C) Yearly
D) Spot clean daily, deep clean monthly
  • 25. Which of these insects is NOT appropriate to feed a skink?
A) Wild-caught insects
B) Mealworms
C) Crickets
D) Dubia Roaches
  • 26. What is a good way to enrich a skink's environment?
A) Rotate hides and decor.
B) Never change anything.
C) Play loud music.
D) Spray the enclosure with strong scents.
  • 27. Why is it important to quarantine a new skink?
A) To save space
B) To make it easier to feed
C) To make it feel lonely
D) To prevent the spread of disease
  • 28. What is a sign that a skink is stressed?
A) Basking frequently
B) Hiding constantly
C) Shedding rapidly
D) Eating voraciously
  • 29. Why is it important to provide UVB light to a skink?
A) For Vitamin D3 synthesis
B) For coloration
C) For basking
D) For warmth
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