Substrate, Handling

[bella3]

Hi,
I know that people have different opinions on these subjects, but I just want everyone's personal opinions/experiances.
First of all, is it okay to keep a baby blue tongue skink on substrate (aspen for example) as soon as i get it, or should it be kept on papertowel for a while....and why???
Also, as for handling how long should i leave a baby BTS alone before i can start handling it?

Thanks in advance! I am getting a Bluey this summer, so just gathering all of the information i can

[Kbell31]

If you are treating for parasites, paper towels are recommended for this stage. It allows for easier and quick spot cleaning so to not recontaminate the skink. I dont see why aspen for a baby would pose a problem.
As for handling, it all depends on the skink and how quickly it adjusts. Most say to leave a new skink alone for a week or two to allow it to feel safe before disturbing it too much. Only going into the enclosure to spot clean, feed and water.

[Richard.C]

use of substrate is fine for a juvie

newspaper is good for animals if treating for mites,or other ilness or for quarantine of new specimens,also handy if u have large amounts of juvies as quick to change from there mess