Skinks Lizards As Pets

Book excerpt: Everything you require to know about Skinks and Blue Tongued Skinks as pets and more. This book is a must-have a guide for anybody passionate about Blue Tongued Skinks. Skinks facts and information. Habitat, health, diet, care, diseases, illnesses, common myths, parasites, and where to buy all included. The book is written in a simple to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no-nonsense style, Elliott Lang covers all aspects of keeping skinks as Pets. The book is full of sound guidance and answers to your questions. The geographic distribution, along with the native habitats and lifestyles for each species. The author also draws heavily from the firsthand experiences of herpetological enthusiasts in detailing husbandry practices for feeding; administering vitamin and mineral supplements; breeding; and setting up, heating, lighting, and maintaining vivaria. Detailed descriptions and copious color photos illustrate the physical characteristics of the lizards. Volume 2 examines Knob-Scaled, Monitor, Beaded, Alligator, and Plated Lizards; Cordylids; Lacertids; Skinks; Smooth and Night Lizards