Can Berber skinks be kept together?
Two females may be kept together, or a mated pair, but never two adult males. Schneider’s Skinks are more social than Algerian, and seem to enjoy interaction and companionship with others of their own kind and even different lizard species. Their cage size should be increased appropriately to house multiple specimens.
Are Berber skinks good pets?
Berber skinks are representative of sun-loving species whilst Blue-tongues are often found in more semi-forested or grassland habitats, but they equally greatly enjoy sun-bathing. They are usually very docile and make good pets if the right care can be provided.
How big do Berber skinks get?
The Berber Skink is native to Northwestern Africa and Western Asia. They grow to sizes of 14 to 16 inches, and can live up to 20 years.
What does a skink need in its tank?
Damp substrate should keep the tank humid, but you also need to provide your skink with a water bowl. Get a shallow water bowl for the tank big enough for your skink to lie down in. Give your skink plenty of space to dig and hide. Skinks will get bored or anxious if they don’t have hiding spaces in their tank.
How often do you feed a Berber skink?
For adults, a feed every other day will perfectly meet your pets’ requirements. A shallow water dish should be provided at the cool end of the setup and cleaned out and refilled daily. Berber skinks are quite readily available as pets in most areas. In the UK, expect to pay around £60 each.
Are skinks easy to care for?
Skinks are rather easy to care for, which makes them great first-time lizards. If you get the right type of skink, it will likely be docile, amiable, and easy to handle once it gets adjusted to you.
Do Berber skinks climb?
Berbers will enjoy climbing on branches or logs, however they are clumsy climbers and will often fall, so a higher viv /climbing apparatus could result in injury.
How big of a tank do skinks need?
Adult blue tongue skinks can live very healthy lives in a tank size of 40 or 50-gallon. As a bare minimum, the enclosure should measure at least 36 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 10 inches tall.
Do skinks bond with their owners?
The short answer is YES. I had a fire skink briefly. It was a nice display pet but hated to be held.
What size tank does a fire skink need?
The Ideal Fire Skink Enclosure An adult skink can be kept in a 20-gallon long tank measuring 30 inches long by 12 inches deep and 12 inches tall, but nothing any smaller. Because fire skinks will make use of whatever space is provided, a 40- to 50-gallon tank would be much preferred.
How hard are skinks to take care of?
In general, blue-tongued skinks are very easy to care for and are not known to have major health issues. The most common health problem among skinks (as well as other reptiles) in captivity is metabolic bone disease.
Do skinks need heat lamps?
Blue tongue skinks generally do not need any kind of lighting or heating during the night. Some people prefer red or black bulbs for providing nighttime heat, but it’s actually healthier for skinks to experience a nightly temperature drop.
Are skinks high maintenance?
Due to being low-maintenance lizards and easy to care for, they are considered to be good pets for both children and beginners. Skinks are native to Australia and got their name from their distinct blue tongues.
What temperature should I Set my Berber skink?
The thermostat will need to be set quite high as Berber skinks require a basking temperature of 35-40C (95-110F). The cool end should be around 26-27C (80F) with a night time drop of 21-24C (70-75F). Humidity for this species should remain 40-60%. We tend to gently mist the enclosure in a morning just to help with humidity levels.
How much does a Berber skink cost?
This comparison should provide a professionally curated photo record of what these species will look like in adulthood. A purchasing tip… a pet store will probably charge around $30 for ‘Berber’ Skink. At this price, it will almost certainly be a Schneider’s. A skink that sells for closer to $300 is probably an algeriensis.
What temperature should a skink thermostat be set at?
The thermostat will need to be set quite high as Berber skinks require a basking temperature of 35-40C (95-110F). The cool end should be around 26-27C (80F) with a night time drop of 21-24C (70-75F). Humidity for this species should remain 40-60%.
What do Berber skinks eat?
Berber skinks are keen feeders and eat a variety of live insects as well as occasional pinkie mice. They will hunt and chase their food so scatter feeding is recommended. Dusting the insects with a calcium 3-4times a week will prove beneficial as well as using a vitamin supplement twice a week.