All lizards are unique and they all have different caring ways of caring and nurturing them. Lizards are classified by where their originate from, their size, their feeding habits, and there temperament. These are some of the characteristics of lizards that set them apart from each other. All lizards have different forms of care and nourishment as do any animal from this beautiful earth, including us. Lizards are just as different as human beings. Lizards take many hours upon hours of hard work and dedication, as with any animal. If that is not done then there is no bond between the human and the lizard. .
The first lizard is the monkey-tailed skink. Its scientific name is corucia zebrata. Its origin is the Solomon Islands. The average size of the males can reach lengths of about 24"/60 cm with females only reaching about 18"/45 cm. Monkey tailed skinks are usually docile and will become tame with regular handling. Males are very territorial and so to avoid fighting, only one male should be kept per enclosure. Enclosure For three hatchling/juvenile (up to 12"/30 cm) monkey tailed skinks a vivarium that is 36"/90 cm long, 12"/30 cm deep and 12"/30 cm high should be used. For three adult monkey tailed skinks a vivarium that is at least 48"/120 cm long, 24"/60 cm deep and 24"/60 cm high should be used. A wood based substrate such as bark chips that are kept moist by regular spraying should be used. Using a nocturnal spotlight or an infrared heater will allow you to view your monkey tailed skink without disturbing it and will also reduce any stress caused by bright, glaring lights. Temperatures during the day should vary from 77F/25°C in the cool end to 90F/32°C in the basking site. Nighttime temperatures shouldn't be allowed to fall below 77F/25°C, because temperatures at night need to be about 77F/25°C a heat mat should be installed which should cover about ½ of the vivarium floor.
