{"product_id":"occellated-skink-baby","title":"Occellated Skink (Baby)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOcelleated Skink\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChalcides ocellatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocellated Skink, Ocellated Sand Skink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e8–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, stocky skink with a cylindrical body and short legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults usually reach \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrestrial species requiring a \u003cstrong\u003esecure, well-ventilated vivarium\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult minimum around \u003cstrong\u003e90 × 45 × 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e; larger is preferable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 cm of diggable substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd cork, rocks, hides and low branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave open areas for movement and basking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasking surface: 35–40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm end: 28–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool end: 22–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight: 18–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll heating should be thermostatically controlled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003elow-to-moderate UVB around 5–7%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright full-spectrum lighting for around \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 hours daily\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure shaded areas are available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e40–60%\u003c\/strong\u003e is generally suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the enclosure well ventilated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a slightly more humid area or humid hide during shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🦗 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmnivorous, with \u003cstrong\u003einvertebrates forming the main part of the diet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer crickets, locusts, roaches, mealworms and other suitable insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults can also receive small amounts of suitable fruit and vegetable matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust insects with calcium and use appropriate vitamin supplementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a shallow dish of \u003cstrong\u003efresh, clean water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace regularly and whenever contaminated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐍 Shedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin becomes dull before shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide appropriate humidity and rough surfaces to help remove loose 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