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So glad I got to see my buddy Logan for his birthday happy birthday big guy

Cute little dragon

Banded skink (african banded skink) are active, intelligent skinks that enjoy burrowing and basking.
Lifespan: 15–20+ years
Adult size: 12–16 inches
Temperament: Usually calm and food motivated
Enclosure
Minimum: 40-gallon breeder for one adult
Front-opening enclosures work best
Provide lots of floor space
Temperatures
Basking spot: 100–105°F
Warm side: 85–90°F
Cool side: 75–80°F
Night: can drop to low 70s
Use:
Halogen basking bulb
Digital thermometer/temp gun
Humidity
Around 40–60%
Provide a humid hide for shedding
Substrate
Best options:
Organic topsoil/play sand mix
Reptisoil
Aspen mixed with soil
Depth:
4–6+ inches for burrowing
Lighting
UVB strongly recommended
T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB works well
12-hour day/night cycle
Diet
Main diet:
Dubia roaches
Crickets
Mealworms/superworms (treats)
Occasional hornworms
Extras:
Small amounts of greens
Occasional boiled egg
Dust insects with:
Calcium without D3 most feedings
Calcium with D3 1–2x weekly
Multivitamin weekly
Water
Fresh clean water daily
Large enough dish to soak in
Behavior
Normal behaviors:
Burrowing
Glass surfing when adjusting
Tongue flicking/exploring
Basking after meals
Avoid
Cedar/pine bedding
Cold tanks
High humidity constantly
Loose feeder insects overnight