What kind of Skink is this?

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What kind of Skink is this?

Postby Turquoiseblue » Tue May 15, 2018 2:18 am

Hello, I just bought home my baby skink. I believe it’s a Indonesian. What do you guys think?
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Re: What kind of Skink is this?

Postby splashy07 » Tue May 15, 2018 7:34 am

Looks IJ, and that would be Indonesian.
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Re: What kind of Skink is this?

Postby Turquoiseblue » Tue May 15, 2018 8:51 am

I thought so! Just wanted to make sure. Thanks!
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Re: What kind of Skink is this?

Postby splashy07 » Tue May 15, 2018 9:04 am

Adorable little guy (or girl!) best of luck and congratulations on your new pet!
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Re: What kind of Skink is this?

Postby Turquoiseblue » Tue May 15, 2018 11:21 am

Thank you! I haven’t been able to sex he or she just yet :D What do you recommend the basking temperature? My tank is only getting to about 80.
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Re: What kind of Skink is this?

Postby Janella » Tue May 15, 2018 6:13 pm

Congratulations on your new skink. It will need high humidity around 60-80% and basking temps closer to 90-95.
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Re: What kind of Skink is this?

Postby Turquoiseblue » Wed May 16, 2018 10:24 am

Thank you! I’m super excited to grow with this little one :D
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