This is a specific care sheet for Berber Skinks (Eumeces schneideri), for more in this genus see Category:Eumeces.
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Berber Skinks are relatively rare as far as pets go although they are one of the easier lizards to tame.
| Pet Reptile (Eumeces schneideri) Care Information | |
| Regions Found: | Asia and Africa |
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| Adult Size: | 15 inches |
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| Housing, Feeding and Climate of Eumeces schneideri | |
| Housing Size: | 30 gallon aquarium |
| Reptile Foods: | Crickets with mealworms, waxworms and even silkworms and small pieces of fruit |
| Temperature: | Required a basking area of 100F |
| Humidity: | 20-30% |
| Reptile Lighting: | Requires full-spectrum UVB light |
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nb. All of these can be purchased from an online pet store |
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Contents
Feeding
Since Berber Skinks are omnivorous they will need a good combintation of meat and vegetables. For the meat portion you should feed them mainly crickets with mealworms, waxworms and even silkworms added in for variety. Some Berber Skinks will eat small fish so it does not hurt to try them out with yours. Carrots, beans and small pieces of fruit can be used to provide the plant portion of the diet.
The Berber Skink will need a supply of fresh water as they will drink from a dish as opposed to getting their water from the moisture on the plants.
Habitat
Humidity
A humidity level between 20% and 30% would be perfect for a Berber Skink.
Lighting
Berber Skinks will require at least 12 hours per day of full-spectrum UVB light.
Physical Design
The Berber Skink will climb so provide them with a good number of branches so that they can climb throughout their habitat.
Size
An area that size of a 30 gallon aquarium tank will suffice for a single Berber Skink.
Substrate
Peat moss or potting soil is best for Berber Skinks because they like to burrow. Be sure to provide them with a substrate that is a few inches deep so they have sufficient room to burrow in it.
Temperature
Berber Skinks like to have a warm basking area and that spot should reach 100 degrees F.