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I Recently Discovered the Fire Skink! I May Be Getting It.

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    I Recently Discovered the Fire Skink! I May Be Getting It.

    Earlier today I came across a Fire Skink and one of the local pet shops near me. I absolutely fell in love with it's colors. I just have few questions.

    Heating: Can heat pads be used?
    Diet: Crickets okay?
    Temperament: Over all are they pretty docile? (If I get one he/she will be a baby.) The lady said it's a bit skittish but it would warm up to me once it got bigger.) True?






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    Re: I Recently Discovered the Fire Skink! I May Be Getting It.

    I don't own one, but have heard that they like to burrow the majority of their time, especially when new.

    Here is a caresheet, I'm sure it will help you out until someone with experience with them pops by;
    Fire Skink Caresheet (Riopa fernandi)
    Michele


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    Re: I Recently Discovered the Fire Skink! I May Be Getting It.

    Never mind I found out recently that it is most likely wild caught.
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