Serving Food

Proper nutrition is essential for the health and happiness of captive European copper skinks. Dietary requirements for these lizards are based on what they eat in the wild. Make sure they get all the nutrients they need by giving them a diverse and balanced diet.

When kept in captivity, European copper skinks should eat mostly live insects. Crickets, mealworms, and tiny cockroaches are some common feeder insects that might work. Because skinks might become sick from eating food that is too big for their size, make sure that the insects you give them are just the right size.

When feeding European copper skinks, variety is crucial. Insects get a wider variety of nutrients when you provide them with a wide range of species. Skinks benefit from gut-loading, which is providing healthy food to insects before giving them to the lizards. This increases the prey's nutritional value.

Getting enough calcium and vitamin D3 from food supplements is essential for strong bones. One way to solve the prevalent issue of calcium deficits in confined reptiles is to dust the feeder insects with a reptile calcium supplement before each feeding. Sunlight or UVB illumination is also necessary for skinks to produce vitamin D3, which helps with calcium absorption.

It is very critical to keep European copper skinks well hydrated. Making sure the skinks have enough moisture from their meal is just as vital as giving them a little dish of clean water to drink. A little misting of water before feeding the skinks feeder insects can help keep them hydrated.

Skinks of different ages and sizes need different feeding schedules. In comparison to adults, children often need to eat more frequently. You may feed adult skinks every two to three days, or even daily if they're young. It is crucial to modify the feeding plan according to the specific skink's condition and hunger.

If you want to know how the skinks are doing, just watch them as they eat. An vigorous pursuit and consumption of prey is indicative of a good feeding response in skinks.

If you own a European copper skink and notice any changes in its appetite, demeanor, or appearance, it's best to take it to a vet who specializes in reptile care right away. These interesting lizards may have longer and healthier lives if you provide them with a balanced food and the right surroundings.