Best products from r/bluetongueskinks
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1. Cablelera Power Cord Extension and Splitter, NEMA 5-15P to NEMA 5-15R x 2, 16 AWG, 13A, 125V (ZWACPQAG-14)
- Thick 16AWG cable is fully molded and durable.
- Creates an additional NEMA 5-15R outlet.
- 14" Black color
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2. Etekcity Infrared Thermometer 774 (Not for Human) Temperature Gun Non-Contact Digital Laser Thermometer-58℉ to 716℉ (-50 to 380℃), Standard Size, Yellow & Black
- NOT FOR HUMAN: Temperature readings from these devices are inanimate objects. The measured temperature for humans or animals will be inaccurate
- BETTER ACCURACY: 12:1 D:S, meaning it can accurately measure targets at greater distances compared to most others; For best accuracy, the distance between the thermometer and object of measurement should approximately be 14.17 inches (36 cm)
- TARGET QUICKER: Measure surface temperature ranging from -58℉ to 716℉(-50℃ to 380℃), with 2 units ℉/℃ to choose; Response time: ≤500Ms; A built-in laser gives you the precision to hone in on the exact space you want to measure
- VERSATILE DESIGN: Infrared technology makes it to measure the surface temperature of various objects especially temperatures above boiling points and below freezing points; Use it for cooking, ovens; AC, refrigerators; or soapmaking cats toy etc
- Note: This color model don't contain emissivity adjustment feature and max temperature feature
- ADDED FUNCTIONS: The LCD screen is backlit, also has an auto-off function to extend the battery life, and features a low battery indicator so you never accidentally run out of juice (battery included)
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3. Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein Grain Free, Natural Adult Wet Dog Food, Turkey & Chicken Grill 12.5-oz cans (Pack of 12)
- PACKED WITH REAL TURKEY AND CHICKEN: This grain free dog food contains more of the turkey and chicken dogs love
- FEED THREE WAYS: High protein BLUE Wilderness adult dog food makes a delicious treat, adds interest mixed into their favorite dry foods or can be fed as a meal on its own
- NATURAL DOG FOOD: All BLUE canned dog foods are made with the finest natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals
- WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS: BLUE wet dog food contains NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals, NO corn, wheat (a common thickening agent used by many other brands) or soy, and NO artificial flavors or preservatives
- Contains twelve (12) 12.5-oz cans of BLUE Wilderness High Protein Grain Free, Natural Adult Wet Dog Food, Turkey & Chicken Grill
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4. Carolina Custom Cages Terrarium, Large 36Lx18Dx18H; Easy Assembly
- Our growing family of Carolina Custom Cages Terrariums are very easy to assemble and come in 23 different models. The 24”L models and the 36”L models feature hinged doors. The 48”L and 72”L models feature sliding doors. All terrariums feature key-lock security.
- The Bio Deep models feature a 12” deep waterproof base. The Bio Deep Hybrid models feature 9” and 12” deep waterproof bases. All other models feature a waterproof base that is: 4” deep on the 18”H models, 6.3” deep on the 24”H models and 7.5” deep on the 36”H models.
- Probably most important is our customer service and years of experience; actually having reptiles of our own and breeding bearded dragons. Quick email responses; specific to your questions about assembly and setup. We are here in the US, communicating with intelligible English. We also offer a practical approach to “customizing” your terrarium habitat with effective lighting fixtures, aesthetic 3-sided backgrounds, larger habitat accessories and practical reptile carpet.
- 24Lx18Dx18H, 24Lx18Dx24H, 24Lx18Dx36H, 30Lx12Lx12L, 36Lx18Dx18H, 36Lx18Dx24H, 36Lx18Dx36H, 36Lx24Dx18H, 36Lx24Wx24H, 48Lx18Dx18H, 48Lx18Dx24H, 48Lx18Wx36H, 48Lx24Dx18H, 48Lx24Dx24H, 60Lx24Wx24H, Giant Deep 72Lx24Dx18H, 72Lx24Dx24H, 72Lx24Dx36H, Bio Deep 24Lx18Wx30H, Bio Deep 36Lx18Wx36H, Bio Deep Hybrid 18Lx18Wx42H, Bio Deep Hybrid 24Lx24Wx48H.
- Now with tougher cardboard and extra styrofoam for our double “box-inside-a-box” packaging for even better protection against UPS abuse. Carolina Custom Cages is a division of Carolina Designer Dragons, Inc.; a boutique breeder of bearded dragons, selections on our website.
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5. iPower GLHTMTCONTROL 40-108 Degrees Fahrenheit Digital Heat Mat Thermostat Controller for Seed Rooting Germination Reptiles, Fermentation and Brewing, Black
- Professional reliability: digital temperature controller for heat mat in colder or warmer environments; Package include: 1 pack iPower digital heat mat thermostat controller
- Temperature range: digital thermostat provides temperature control between 40°F - 108°F (5-42°C); Temperature Display Range: 32 -140°F. Choice of Celsius or Fahrenheit readou
- Technical specfications: 120 Volts / 8.3 Max Amps /60 HZ / 1000 Watts; Easy plug-in operation with LED illuminated indicator lights & three-prong grounded plug
- Variety of uses: Heat mat thermostat provides constant customized temp for Seed Germination, Rooting, Reptiles, Homebrewing and Fermentation, keeping your various environments in their ideal temperature range
- Please note the motor on the fan is not enclosed and is not to be used in high humidity environments
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6. Fluker's Ceramic Heat Emitter for Reptiles
- 100 watt ceramic heat emitter for reptile habitats
- Heat emitters radiate intense infrared heat but emit no light
- The perfect 24-hour heat source for your tropical or desert reptile
- Ceramic heat emitters can be used to establish an appropriate environmental temperature range for reptiles
- If the environmental temperature in your terrarium is inadequate, your pet reptile may be susceptible to digestive problems or infections
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7. Evergreen Pet Supplies Reptile Humidifier/Fogger - Large Tank - Ideal for a Variety of Reptiles/Amphibians/Herps - Compatible with All Terrariums and Enclosures
- Adjustable Cool Fog Output: Our compact, ultrasonic, cool mist humidifying fogger is idealfor pets requiring a humid environment. With adjustable fog output control (up to 300 ml per hour), you can ensure that your pet is completely comfortable!
- Excellent For Any Reptile / Amphibian / Herp: Designed for a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians, whether it's your bearded dragon, gecko, snake (python, boa, etc.), turtle, tortoise, iguana, lizard, chameleon, water dragon, frog, toad or hermit crab
- Large Tank With Dry-Run Protection: Our tank holds up to 2 liters of water (2 times most competing humidifiers) and features a no-spill valve for easy filling. Dry-run protection shuts off the device when the tank is empty. Flexible adjustable hose ranges from 1.5 - 5 feet
- Compatible With Virtually All Enclosures: Compatible with a variety of enclosures, whether it's your vivarium, tank, cage, terrarium, vision cage, aquarium, reptarium, or plastic/PVC/glass cage. Best used along with a hygrotherm or timer to provide a rest period for the reptile humidifier
- Easy to Assemble – Includes full set of instructions and tips. Note: Please use only distilled water
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8. AmazonBasics Adjustable Computer Monitor Riser Desk Stand
- Monitor stand with column-style stackable legs to choose your height
- Adjustable height up to 4-7/8 inches
- 11.6inch with feet/12.3inch without feet-wide storage space underneath for laptops and video game consoles
- Non-skid feet help keep stand in place
- Great for laptops, printers or monitors up to 22 pounds
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9. Repashy Bluey Buffet 6 Oz JAR
- Our formula for Blue Tongue Skinks and other omnivorous species of reptiles such as Bearded Dragons and other Skink species.
- Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein min. 30%, Crude Fat min. 10%, Crude Fiber max. 10%, Moisture max. 10%, Ash max. 12%, Calcium min. 1%.
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10. Wellness 95% Chicken Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13.2 Ounces, Pack of 12
- SAVORY TASTE YOUR DOG WILL LOVE: This all natural, grain free canned dog food is packed with 95 percent high quality chicken to add savory taste and texture to your dog’s bowl
- GREAT FOR DOGS WITH FOOD SENSITIVITIES: Crafted with a single protein and limited ingredients, this recipe contains no meat byproducts, wheat, corn, soy, artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors
- PROTEIN PACKED MIXER OR TOPPER: Serve on top of your dog's food, mix it in, or serve as a savory snack to add variety to your dog's diet; it's a perfect complement to our Complete Health dry dog food
- FIND THE RIGHT FOOD: Wellness offers a full range of foods to support your dog's specific needs, including grained and grain free options, high protein recipes and limited ingredient diets for dogs with food sensitivities
- WELLNESS NUTRITION: Created by nutritionists, veterinarians and animal lovers, our recipes provide an ideal balance of nature's finest ingredients, carefully selected to nourish and sustain your pet's wellbeing
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You really should not be using any heat sources that are not connected to a thermostat.
Unless your enclosure is located in a room with very, very good climate control (air conditioning, heating, and we're talking laboratory-grade), or you live in an equatorial country, as the seasons and weather change you are looking at 20 degrees of heat variation. As the weather changes, the temperatures inside the enclosure might reach unsafe levels; without a thermostat, as the room temperature changes, the enclosure temperature changes with it.
Instead, make sure each heating element is connected to a thermostat. Make sure each element is powerful enough (has enough wattage), and use the thermostat to fine-tune the temperature. When done this way, you can set the temperature and basically never need to worry about it. Even a particularly hot or cold day, the enclosure will still be at safe temperatures.
For your size enclosure I recommend at least 100W for the basking bulb. The wattage on your infrared bulb is fine.
For the thermostat, I strongly recommend the Herpstat line of thermostats. Using the Herpstat 2, plug your basking lamp/UV into line 1 (you'll need a power cable splitter), and your night lamp into line 2. Or, use a Herpstat 3 and plug all elements into their own line. All Herpstat thermostats can be programmed with a day/night cycle and can power up to 500W per line.
Definitely keep a heat source on one side of the tank all night. Make sure the hot side is maybe around 80 at night and the cold side at 70. As for the matt burning him, you should purchase a light dimmer.
Lutron Credenza C.L Plug-In Lamp Dimmer for dimmable LED, Halogen and Incandescent Bulbs, TTCL-100H-WH-C, White https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00FRD2GHA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6Qm4AbD5SB2F5
This is what I bought, it works for a heating pad so you can keep it warm. I noticed it was way too hot for my skink. You should also buy a thermal digital thermometer (alongside digital thermometer on each side of the tank and a hydro meter) to check surface temperatures.
Etekcity Infrared Thermometer Digital Temperature Gun Non-contact Food Laser Thermometer for Kitchen Cooking BBQ and Bath Water, -58℉~716℉ (-50℃~380℃), Yellow and Black https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00837ZGRY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8Sm4AbFESMM21
This is what I use. I usually make sure the glass where the matt is is never over 90 degrees and his basking spot is never over 105 degrees.
As for the substrate it’s really up to you, I use aspen too, I’ve tried other substrates and he just doesn’t seem to enjoy them cause he can’t burrow. I change my substrate once a month and spot clean daily. If you keep it clean it shouldn’t be a problem.
Source: Northern bluey owner for only a year. My information is only from my own research.
I feed my BTS dog food and veggies. I buy a single can of dog food and mix in whatever veggies are in my fridge (squash, greens, carrots, etc) and freeze it in ice cube trays. A single cube is one feeding and I feed both mine once a week as they are adults. My cresties eat Pangea which is just mix powder with water and feed. A can of dog food lasts me somewhere around 1 to 2 months but I'm feeding two BTS and a redfoot tortoise. I currently have 4 cresties and two golden geckos eating the astronaut food and I go through around 1lb in 2 or 3 months. I'm pretty sure the BTS food is cheaper because a can of dog food is ~$2 or $3 at most and veggies are inexpensive.
Edit to say the amazon link for the dog food is for a CASE, not a single can. You can get single cans at Petco/Petsmart.
I've got a bioactive one in carolina custom cages, which I like quite a bit.
https://www.amazon.com/Carolina-Custom-Cages-Terrarium-36Lx18Dx18H/dp/B01N5FJ3E4 for an example one. It's got a sealed bottom which helps for bioactive stuff. The only complaint I have is that the screen on the top is not capable of standing up to the weight of a fat cat sitting on it...had to add a tougher cover over it. Other than that, works great.
The heat mats work great with the on/off thermostats.
https://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLHTMTCONTROL-Products/dp/B01E9IO6N0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1539300160&sr=8-5&keywords=Reptile+thermostat
I use this one. And it works well for me.
I use this thing: https://www.amazon.com/Evergreen-Pet-Supplies-Reptile-Humidifier/dp/B01CO9582Y
It's a little pricey but works really well. I also wet the substrate with a spray bottle once a day, and keep about half of the screen top covered with plastic.
I aim to keep humidity between 60% and 90%, ideally about 75-80%; I don't think I've heard a recommendation below 60%, but if the skink isn't shedding I doubt it'd hurt them much to be at a lower level for a little while.
No problem. I got this before I knew how you could make your own for much cheaper, and it does work quite well. I can recommend it.
https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-DHMSA-Adjustable-Monitor-Stand/dp/B00X4SCCFG/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549570114&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=office+monitor+stand
レパシー (REPASHY) ブルーイ・ビュッフェ 6oz(170g) https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B01LWITGYN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0K76BbZW3QQQV