Short-limbed supple skink (Lygosoma quadrupes)

Short answers

Short-limbed supple skink: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×30×25 cm.

Short-limbed supple skink: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–30 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 20–23 °C.

Short-limbed supple skink: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Short-limbed supple skink: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 5–8 years.

Short-limbed supple skink: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–30 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

70–85 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×30×25 cm

Substrate

Damp coco humus with leaf litter (10–15 cm), pieces of bark

Feeding

Food

Termites, earthworms, small insect larvae

Feeding interval

2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

10–15 cm total length

Life expectancy

5–8 years

Origin

South-East Asia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Group, small. Two males do not get along - they fight over territory and the best hiding spots until one is seriously injured or permanently confined to a corner. One male with several females works reliably, however. Several hiding spots are important so lower-ranking animals can move away, and feeding should be separated once the animals differ in size.

Notes

A worm-like skink with tiny legs that lives in leaf litter and loose soil. It needs very small, soft food – termites or small earthworms are ideal.

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What you need to start

To keep Short-limbed supple skink (Lygosoma quadrupes) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×30×25 cm), substrate (Damp coco humus with leaf litter (10–15 cm), pieces of bark), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.