Olive tree skink (Dasia olivacea)

Short answers

Olive tree skink: How big does the enclosure need to be?

80×50×100 cm (height).

Olive tree skink: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 26–30 °C, basking spot 33 °C, at night 21–24 °C.

Olive tree skink: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 5.0).

Olive tree skink: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Olive tree skink: Is it suitable for beginners?

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

26–30 °C

Night temperature

21–24 °C

Basking spot

33 °C

Humidity

70–85 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 5.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

80×50×100 cm (height)

Substrate

Coco humus, cork tubes, climbing branches

Feeding

Food

Insects, a little fruit

Feeding interval

adults 3–4×/week

Key facts

Adult size

20–25 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

South-East Asia – rainforest

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

A pair or a harem (1.2); males never together. Reason: several males fight over territory and basking spot until one is seriously injured or permanently cornered. One male with several females works reliably; multiple basking and hiding spots and separate feeding for size differences matter.

Notes

An arboreal skink that lives in bark crevices and tree holes. It needs height and narrow hide tubes rather than floor area.

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What you need to start

To keep Olive tree skink (Dasia olivacea) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (80×50×100 cm (height)), substrate (Coco humus, cork tubes, climbing branches), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.