Reptile Keeping

Fire Skink Care

• Owned: None

Basic Info

• Lifespan: 15-20 Years
• Size: 8"-15" full grown

Diet

• Varied insectavore diet (Crickets, Mealworms, Waxworms, Black Soldierfly Larva, Hornworms, Dubia Roaches, Superworms, Silkworms, Beetles, etc.)
• Feed 5-6 live insects every 3 days, dust every third feeding with calcium powder w/ D3
• Feeders should be no larger than the animal's head
• Treats: pinky mice (pieces), berries (look up which), quail eggs

Enclosure

• Size: 4x2x2
• Heating Elements: Undertank heat pad, radient heat panel
• Lighting Elements: LED strip lights, UVB long bulb
• Substrate: Zoo Med Eco Earth

Heat and Humidity

• UVB: Yes (duration 10-12 hours in spring and summer, 8-10 hours in fall and winter) Replace UVB bulbs 1/year
• Basking Spot: 92-96 degrees F
• Ambient Daytime Temp: 75-86 degrees F
• Ambient Nighttime Temp: 70-65 degrees F
• Humidity: 60%-70% (Mist twice daily or as needed)

Facts

• Males and Females have few distinguishing qualities from each other
• They're diurnal
• They prefer forest habitats
• They can be cohabbed, but watch out