More Blue Tongue Skink questions...

[neubauer geckos]

So I just had a couple more questions as to caring for my recently aquired blue tongue.

1.Can I put my 8" skink in a 40 breeder now,or will it be too big?

2.What substrate should I be using.I'm using Bed-A-Beast,but am planning to switch to shredded aspen very soon,as I have read that it's better.What do you guys think?

3.Can someone give me a specific brand,kind,and aproximate price of the canned dog food they use?

I really appreciate everyone's help!I want to ensure the best possible life for my little blue tongue,Frank(or Francesca if it's a girl).

 

[fuzzylogix]

1. 40 breeder is a good size tank for a skink that size
2. I use shredded aspen or care fresh, either seems to be fine
3. I only use all natural canned cat food. I think the cat food has a higher protein content that dog food.

 

[Dog Shrink]

Cat food will have higher protein and lower fat than most canned dog foods as their nutritional requirements are way differet. Dogs need a higher fat diet. Again tho if you know the nutritional breakdown of what a BTS needs as far as protein/fat/fiber/ etc. I can find you the food. Aside of that all I can do is recommend you find a good BTS forum. I think I might have one bookmarked.

 

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