Northern Blue Tongue Skink

Care Guide

(Youtube Guide https://youtu.be/uJIWQsBFw1w?si=yEAGiPG3X8MN-iNq )

Enclosures

48"x24"x18" and 48"x24"x24" work great from baby to adult. They will utilize bigger if you can offer. 

 

Surface Temp 

Basking 105f to 120f Warm side 80f+ Cool side 70f+

Humidity 40% to 60% 

 

Substrate

3+ inches deep they love to burrow100% Cypress mulch or forest floor bedding, Reptichip or other coconut husk type product, coco coir, Aspen (only in humid areas molds easy), Organic top soil, Sphagnum moss (Helps hold moisture great for humid hide). 

 

Diet

Serving size = head size​

Babies- Feed Daily until 3 months, every other day until 6 months, 6-9 month 3x a week, 9-12month 2x a week. A lot can be adult size in a year. Primarily after a year we feed 1x a week with occasional treats.

Adults- Feed 1x a week if start seeing overweight reduce amount. (no chunky chins)

Variety is key Mix it up!​

Food options: High Quality Grain Free Dog/Cat Food, Snails, Dubia Roaches, Boiled organ meats, chicken/quail eggs cooked or raw, Chicken cooked, ground turkey cooked, lean ground beef cooked, pinkie mouse (treat), collard greens, squash, turnip greens, mustard greens, sweet potato, carrots, peas, mango, strawberry, blueberry,banana (treat). If you're making your own chow you need 5 gram calcium per pound boneless meat. With D3 if no uvb.

Blue Tongue Skink Recipe Video (https://youtu.be/x7ClMlFgQGQ?si=h98AMdT0OcpCLPoq)