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Blue Tongue Skink Diet

What foods can blue-tongued skinks eat and which should they avoid? Diet requirements and feeding information for blue tongue skinks.

Can blue tongue skinks have banana?

Can blue tongue skinks eat banana?

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Blue tongue skinks can safely eat bananas – these are nutrient-rich, contain vitamin A and C, potassium, 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… Read More »Can blue tongue skinks eat banana?

Can blue tongue skinks eat apples?

Can blue tongue skinks eat apples?

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In short: yes, blue tongue skinks can eat apples and it is perfectly acceptable to feed them these fruits as part of a balanced diet. That said, there are a few health considerations to keep in mind when feeding apples to your pet skink: Apples are high in fructose and their consumption should be limited, due to their high sugar content which may lead to obesity. Moreover, you need to… Read More »Can blue tongue skinks eat apples?

Can blue tongue skinks eat avocado?

Can blue tongue skinks eat avocado?

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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. Moreover, avocados are filled with considerable amounts of oxalic acid which is known to bind itself to minerals and vitamins to form oxalates, which reptiles… Read More »Can blue tongue skinks eat avocado?

Can blue tongue skinks eat berries?

Can blue tongue skinks eat berries?

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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… Read More »Can blue tongue skinks eat berries?

Can skinks eat eggs?

Can Blue-Tongued Skinks eat eggs?

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Blue tongue skinks can eat eggs. It is generally considered safe to feed blue tongued-skinks chicken and quail eggs, whether raw, cooked, with or without shell. In the wild, 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… Read More »Can Blue-Tongued Skinks eat eggs?

Blue Tongued Skink

Blue-tongued Skink Information & Care – Enclosure, Diet and Health Requirements

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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, lighting, humidity, and diet.