CB Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink

CB Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink (Tribolonotus gracilis)

Habitat and Enclosure:
1. Enclosure Size: A 20-gallon terrarium is suitable for a single skink, but larger is better, especially for pairs or small groups.
2. Temperature: Maintain a temperature gradient with a basking spot around 75-85°F and a cooler area around 70°F. Avoid excessively high temperatures.
3. Humidity: High humidity levels, around 70-90%, are crucial. Regular misting, a humidifier, or a water feature can help maintain these levels.
4. Substrate: Use a moisture-retaining substrate like coconut fiber or sphagnum moss.
5. Environmental Enrichment: Provide hiding spots, climbing branches, and plants to mimic their natural forest floor habitat.

Diet:
1. Primary Diet: They are insectivores, feeding on small insects like crickets, roaches, and worms.
2. Supplements: Dust food with calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, especially for juveniles.
3. Feeding Frequency: Feed adults every other day and juveniles daily.