Skink behavior
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If you are wondering if your BTS is acting normally or might be sick, this is where you can get help with that.
This is also where you can have some FUN while sharing the enjoyment you get from your blueys!
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Chris
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Skink behavior
Hello everybody ! I have a 4 mo old eastern who eats and poops 2 to 3x a week te.ps are good . Here's the thing he eats and then spends the rest of the trying to go thru the glass ,he is in a 20 gal long tank . Should I cover 3 sides ? Would that help ? Please advise . Thanks to all who reply
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IvanDanko
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Re: Skink behavior
Hi Chris,
Skinks will typically go through phases of glass surfing - if its happening constantly it may indicate your husbandry isn't 100% right. Blocking out the rear and side panels can assist. Can you post a picture of the enclosure? I'd also suggest upgrading (or putting a plan in place to) as that enclosure if it isn't too small already will be insufficient floor space for a BTS.
Skinks will typically go through phases of glass surfing - if its happening constantly it may indicate your husbandry isn't 100% right. Blocking out the rear and side panels can assist. Can you post a picture of the enclosure? I'd also suggest upgrading (or putting a plan in place to) as that enclosure if it isn't too small already will be insufficient floor space for a BTS.
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Janella
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Re: Skink behavior
So my guess is your skink needs more floor space. The 20 long is two small of an enclosure for a skink. They need as much floor space as possible. Usually the recommend smallest size is 4ft. I would move to a larger enclosure with multiple hides. Hopefully that will settle your skink down.
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Chris
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Re: Skink behavior
Moved him to a larger habitat added cypress two hides what a difference ! Appetite is back burrowing and such thanks for all assistance
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Re: Skink behavior
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