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How to care for blue tongue skinks

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The blue tongue skink is a relatively easy reptile to care for. Here is a guide to caring for the blue tongue skink:


1. Living environment: Blue tongue skinks need a larger habitat, preferably a large terrarium or a large glass container. It is necessary to place suitable resting and sheltering places for blue-tongued skinks in the habitat, as well as provide sufficient UVB ultraviolet lamps and heating lamps to simulate the environment of blue-tongued skinks in the wild. They also need a basin of water for bathing.


2. Diet: Blue tongue skinks are omnivores and can eat fresh vegetables (such as sugar cane, mango, carrots, etc.) and a small amount of animal protein (such as bugs, small rodents, etc.). Be sure to provide your blue tongue skink with fresh food and avoid feeding it food that contains too many artificial additives.


3. Cleaning and health care: Clean the blue tongue skink’s habitat regularly and keep it dry and clean. They need to be examined every month to see if their physical condition is normal. If you feel unwell or have obvious symptoms of illness, please consult a professional doctor in time.


Note: Blue-tongued skinks are one of the prohibited species and require special identification and related conservation permits. At the same time, blue-tongued skinks are somewhat aggressive and require training and involve certain dangers, so you must fully understand the relevant information and requirements before maintaining them.


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