Blue Tongue Skink Nutrition tools: what they help with
These calculators work out what and how much to feed a blue tongue skink: daily calories, portion sizes, feeding schedules, water needs and which foods to keep away from it. Diet is the single biggest thing most owners control. Getting portions right prevents obesity and the many problems that come with it in a blue tongue skink.
What to know about nutrition and feeding for blue tongue skinks
A typical adult blue tongue skink weighs 300-700 g. Blue tongue skinks are omnivores, which shapes what you feed and how much.
Blue Tongue Skink quick facts
| Measure | Blue Tongue Skink |
|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 15–20 years |
| Adult weight | 0.7–1.5 lb (0.3–0.7 kg) |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Mature at | About 2 years |
| Egg incubation | 100–120 days |
| Clutch size | 5–15 eggs |
| Humidity | 40–60% |
A practical tip
Weigh food rather than using a cup or scoop. Measuring by volume is one of the most common reasons pets are overfed.
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Nutrition tools for other pets
The same kind of tool exists for other species, each using that animal's own reference data: turtle nutrition, tortoise nutrition, gecko nutrition and bearded dragon nutrition.