Blue tongue skinks (bts)

[tjones]

Does anyone know alot about BTS or know someone that knows alot about BTS because im looking to get one, have alot of questions!!!

[DutchHerp]

Did you search for care sheets? I suggest you do that first, then ask questions.

[tjones]

I didnt see if you can house them together, can you our is it like ball pythons, where can i get one, what shows have them, name of some breeders, price range??

[Argentra]

Check out this site:

http://bluetongueskinks.net/

They have a great care sheet, breeders on the forum, and a good forum for questions.

I can't think of many reptiles of any type that 'should' be kept together. Most like the solitary life, except when mating, and it's best to give them their own space. Plus, the many issues of health are a major factor.

BTS are the greatest lizards! Just be aware that they need a LOT of floor space in their enclosure, which equals a large footprint for the cage. They need UVB light and a well varied diet, as well as regular attention.

[zakomak]

I don't own a bts, but i've been kind of wanting one, and have done some research, and from what I've found they should NEVER be kept together, unless breeding. Even then the will sometimes bite each other.

[West Coast Jungle]

Reptiles magazine has a great article on them this month.
That magazine is gonna get me in trouble one day.

OOOOh look another reptile I want

[Volcanic]

My brother has a bts and has been a longer time herpoholic than me. He says most reptiles should not be kept together, unless its for mating.

[Muze]

Reptiles magazine has a great article on them this month.
That magazine is gonna get me in trouble one day.

OOOOh look another reptile I want

Lol...I gave my brother most of Reptiles' issues but I had to keep the BTS one because I really want one of those. Good thing I have no more space for the moment...

[Patrick Long]

Its actually not a proven fact that they need UVB. The article that Raul mentioned talks about that issue.

We have a BTS that has NEVER been under UVB or UVA and she eats, poops, sheds just like any other BTS, and is perfectly fine.

we also have another BTS that has not been under UVB in 5 years and its perfectly healthy.

[waltah!]

Its actually not a proven fact that they need UVB. The article that Raul mentioned talks about that issue.

We have a BTS that has NEVER been under UVB or UVA and she eats, poops, sheds just like any other BTS, and is perfectly fine.

we also have another BTS that has not been under UVB in 5 years and its perfectly healthy.

I haven't had uvb for mine in over a year. I know there has been debates about this. I notice no change in behavior, and he still eats, poops and sheds the same as before. He spends most of his day under the bedding anyway and is out and about at night for the most part.