Skink

Spinach can be harmful for blue tongue skinks in large amounts so you should keep consumption to a minimum or avoid feeding it altogether. På trods af at den er en ernæringsfyldt mørk bladgrøn, spinat har et ekstremt højt indhold af oxalater, som binder sig til calcium og forhindrer det i at blive ordentligt optaget. Calcium deficiency can lead to a variety of diseases from tail rot to metabolic bone disease which is potentially lethal… Læs mere »Can Blue Tongue Skinks Eat Spinach?

Blue tongue skinks can safely eat bananas – these are nutrient-rich, contain vitamin A and C, kalium, antioxidants and minerals. There are however some health considerations to keep in mind when feeding bananas to our pet skink. Bananas are high in phosphorus which may impact your skink’s ability to absorb calcium and make it prone to illness. It is best not to feed bananas to your pet on a daily… Læs mere »Kan blåtunge skinks spise banan?

Kort sagt: Ja, blue tongue skinks can eat apples and it is perfectly acceptable to feed them these fruits as part of a balanced diet. Det sagt, der er et par sundhedsmæssige overvejelser at huske på, når du fodrer æbler til dit kæledyrs skink: Æbler har et højt indhold af fruktose, og deres forbrug bør begrænses, på grund af deres høje sukkerindhold, som kan føre til fedme. i øvrigt, you need to… Læs mere »Kan blåtunge skinks spise æbler?

Blue tongue skinks should NEVER be fed avocado, for a variety of reasons. Avocados contain a compound called persin which is known to be toxic to birds and some reptiles, and other lizards have been obserbed getting sick and dying merely hours after eating avocado. i øvrigt, avocados are filled with considerable amounts of oxalic acid which is known to bind itself to minerals and vitamins to form oxalates, which reptiles… Læs mere »Kan bluetongue skinks spise avocado?

Blue-tongued skinks love fruits and berries and it is perfectly safe to feed blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, raspberry and wild berries to your pet skink. Berries in general are surprisingly low in sugar so you do not need to worry about feeding them regularly (unlike other types of fruits), although you may want to go easy on raspberries and strawberries in moderation because of some of their nutrients. What berries can… Læs mere »Can blue tongue skinks eat berries?

Blue tongue skinks can eat eggs. It is generally considered safe to feed blue tongued-skinks chicken and quail eggs, om det er råt, lavede mad, with or without shell. I det vilde, skink lizards naturally feed on birds and other reptiles eggs. Eggs are a good source of protein and their shells are pretty much just made of calcium, so it is best to feed those as well. The best way to feed… Læs mere »Can Blue-Tongued Skinks eat eggs?

Blue-tongued skinks are native to Australasia and are named for their bright blue tongues. They are becoming increasingly popular as pets due to their hardiness and docile nature. This article provides information on their behavior, habitat, and care requirements, including enclosure size, temperature and heating, belysning, humidity, and diet.