BLUE TONGUE SKINKS

is it normal for a pet skink to sleep all day everyday? I hear they are supposed to be active during the daytime but it never comes out of it’s den. I know it’s alive though because I check up on it and see that it has moved positions.

During this time of year most skinks will slow down and brumate. What kind is your skink? How old?

it’s a blue tounged skink who is 4 years old. also is it also normal for a skink to not come out after it eats? mine is usually active roaming it’s enclosure but I’ve noticed every time I feed them they stay in their hide for a few days and don’t come out.

Normal for this time of year. What type BTS? If it's a Northern could be seasonal. Indonesian types may slow a bit also.

Sunny is a Northern blue-tongued skink the eating and hiding in its den for a few days he or she does all year round everytime I feed them. I’m hoping that sunny just likes to nap it out and be left alone after having a full belly

Sometimes I worry though after eating they stay in their den from 4 days to a week but I always make sure to check on them during that time

Being a longtime keeper/breeder my observations tell me that BTSs don't do much else. If they are content that's pretty much normal behavior. They come out, have something to eat, may bask a little then back in their hides. The only time I see constant activity is breeding season, which is right about now till mid March where I live (in the Northeast).

That makes me feel so much better thank you for the reassurance I really appreciate it!

Probably the laziest lizards I've ever kept!