My fire skink hasn't eaten in a month. Is its tank setup wrong?

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I have a fire skink who's supposed to be a 'voracious eater' I have not seen it eat . I've had her for a month and keep and a number of crickets in her tank . She doesn't appear malnourished but like I said earlier I've never seen her eat.

Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Often times when our reptile friends are not eating or acting normally, it is due to their husbandry not being completely perfect for them. Common culprits that need addressed are temperature, lighting, humidity, and cage furniture. I would recommend consulting a care sheet to ensure that all parameters are acceptable for this species. I recommend using digital thermometers and hygrometers as they are more accurate than analog ones are. For the crickets that you are offering - I do not recommend leaving prey items in with reptiles, as they can injure the reptile. Additionally, I would recommend having your skink evaluated by a veterinarian. They can expand on the husbandry recommendations above, and can perform a thorough exam of your skink. They may also recommend diagnostic testing, such as blood work and radiographs (x-rays), to look at your skink’s overall systemic health. I hope that gives you a place to start, and good luck.

My fire skink hasn't eaten in a month. Is its tank setup wrong?

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