BLUE TONGUE SKINKS

Hi! I am new to the blue tongue skink community but I have a certain questions regarding vacation that last about a week. Should I leave the water bowl in her enclosure? because the caresheet mention that they will defecate on it and might as well drink it? what about the feces is there a probability that he will eat his own poop? I can't find anyone that is able to take care of her while i'm gone. btw she is an indonesian bts and currently 4 months old. any answer is greatly appreciated

Hi, being that your skink is so young, you will definitely need to find someone to watch it while your gone for a week. They need fresh water daily and at that age fed at least every 2-5 days. Is there a reptile vet or reptile store close to you that you could board it? What about having a family member or friend come over? Where are you located, perhaps someone on this forum could watch it as well.

Janella wrote:Hi, being that your skink is so young, you will definitely need to find someone to watch it while your gone for a week. They need fresh water daily and at that age fed at least every 2-5 days. Is there a reptile vet or reptile store close to you that you could board it? What about having a family member or friend come over? Where are you located, perhaps someone on this forum could watch it as well.

thank you for the response! around my place I don't even find a reptile vet or even if I do find one it will be very far away. I live in the same place my skink originate, which is Indonesia. But yeah, I will do so. One more question, does the water needs to replaced daily? because i'm afraid they will defecate in it and drink it which can lead to worms problems. Anyway, thank you for your response definitely a great help

Wow, Indonesia amazing. Never talked to someone from there. Yes, it is recommended to change the water daily. I have had my skinks for a year and only once have they ever defecated in their water. I wish I could help more. Good luck

Janella wrote:Wow, Indonesia amazing. Never talked to someone from there. Yes, it is recommended to change the water daily. I have had my skinks for a year and only once have they ever defecated in their water. I wish I could help more. Good luck

Yeah im just one of the guys who happend to speak english anyway thank you for the advice definitely a great help

No problem at all and enjoy your vacation

Yep great advice Janella!

When they are adult it's easier to go away for a week without much problem, but while young they need food every few days, poop clean up, monitored temps, and constant access to fresh water.

alichamp wrote:Yep great advice Janella!

When they are adult it's easier to go away for a week without much problem, but while young they need food every few days, poop clean up, monitored temps, and constant access to fresh water.

hi sorry i just read your reply im having a hectic week here, but yeah i have returned from my vacation anyway thanks for the reply i will keep that in mind thanksss