Category Archives for "Questions & Tips"

11 Tips When Buying a Bluey

Blue-Tongue Skinks are in my opinion the absolute best pet lizards for beginners. Here are 11 helpful tips when buying one. 

My Blue-Tongue Skink is Sneezing

“My blue-tongue skink keeps sneezing! What should I do!?” Don’t fret, this is totally normal. Most of the time.

How to Tame a Blue-Tongue Skink

It’s common for skinks just brought to their new homes to be a bit skittish, defensive and scared, especially during the first few days and weeks.

Can Blue Tongue Skinks Eat Dog Food?

One of the most common questions among new Blue-Tongue Skink owners is the question as to whether or not they can eat dog food. Dog food?! Wait…what??

What if Your Blue-Tongue Isn’t Eating?

Overfeeding is a much bigger problem than underfeeding, or worse, your Blue-Tongue Skink refusing to eat altogether. There are typically a handful of common reasons why this will be the case.

How Long Until a Blue-Tongue Reaches Full Size?

Blue-Tongue Skinks are generally around 4 inches long at birth, and as they grow older and mature, can reach up to 27 inches with some species (Meraukes), but how long does it take for them to reach full size? 

Do Blue-Tongue Skinks Hibernate?

Many animals, such as many rodents, squirrels and bears hibernate during the cold winter months. But what about blue-tongues? Do they hibernate as well? 

How to Tell a Male or Female Blue-Tongue Skink

Blue-tongue skinks are cute, little lovable animals, however they are also incredibly difficult to sex. There are multiple methods to determine their gender, but not all of them are reliable or all that useful.

How to Bathe a Blue-Tongue Skink

Is your Blue-Tongued Skink looking a bit disheveled and dirty? Want to clean him or her up? While Blue-Tongues can be hardy animals, there are a few things that you need to be aware of before giving him or her a good scrub.

What if My Blue Tongue Skink Hisses at Me?

If you just recently purchased or obtained a Blue-Tongue Skink, you will probably, at some point or another, get hissed at. But, you don’t need to fret or be concerned, it’s normal and if you know why it happened, you can reduce the chances of it continuing to occur.