Schneiders Skink

Species: Schneiders Skink
Scientific Name: Eumeces schneiderii
Origin: North Africa to central Asia.
Lifespan: 15+ Years
Size: 12-18”
Enclosure Type: Sandy, stony soil, scrubby vegetation, and arid to semiarid conditions.
Enclosure Size: Schneider’s skink under 14” long is 36"x18"x18". For larger skinks, 4x2x2 is the recommended size.
Substrate:  Schneider’s skinks need a layer of substrate at least 4” deep so they can dig and burrow, which is a natural behavior for them. To keep the substrate clean and your lizard healthy, remove old food and waste every day, along with contaminated substrate. Using a sand scoop can be very helpful. But it is recommended that you completely remove and replace your substrate every 3-4 months.
Décor: Sturdy logs and branches, ledges, secured stacks of flat rocks, additional hides, live or artificial plants.
Water: Change the water daily and scrub the bowl with a reptile-safe disinfectant weekly, or whenever it becomes soiled. A medium sized water bowl is suitable for your schneiders skink.
Temperature: Schneider’s skinks should have a basking surface temperature of 105-115°F and cool side temperature between 75-85°F. Heat sources should be turned off at night and temperatures allowed to drop as low as 65°F. Place a digital probe thermometer on the cool side of the enclosure to make sure it never gets too warm and use an infrared temperature gun to check the basking temperature.
Humidity: Schneider’s skinks need low humidity levels — under 50% on average. However, occasional spikes in humidity are fine and possibly even beneficial. Use a pressure sprayer to mist the whole enclosure on a weekly basis.
Lighting: The best UVB bulbs for Schneider’s skinks vary by the size of the enclosure. For a 16-18” tall enclosure, the Arcadia T5 HO 12% works best. The bulb should be roughly half the length of the enclosure. Schneider’s skinks are likely to benefit from bright grow lights as part of their environment. Add a full-length ~6500K LED or T5 HO fluorescent grow lamp to provide extra illumination.
Type Of Diet: Carnivorous 
Types Of Food: Dubias, discoids, crickets, black soldier fly larvae, mealworms, superworms, hornworms, silkworms, and darkling beetles. Schneider’s skinks may also take rare treats of soft, chopped fruit.
Feeding Schedule: Juveniles should be fed daily. Adults only need to be fed 2-3 times a week.
Supplements: Lightly dusted on all feeder insects, calcium and vitamin supplements help keep your skink healthy. It’s okay to occasionally skip a dusting.