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Blue Tongued Sking Heat/Light

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Question
Hi Pam,

I have a 36x18x18 enclosure that I am setting up prior to getting a juvenile Blue Tongued Skink.  I am looking into a combo heat/UVB light to meet the requirements.  Can you tell me, and I know this is will be a rough estimate, what type/size of light should I use?  I am going to be putting in an undertank heater (roughly 10"x17"), but would like to have a combo light to cut down on things on top of the tank.  I'm looking at the R-Zilla 50W halogen/flourescent combo you can get at petsmart, but don't know if it would be warm enough (I have a 5" raised basking rock).  Can you please help with a tank my size?

Thank you...Mark

Answer
 Better than just that, I'm going to give you the caresheet that I have become most impressed with in regards to detail, pictures and quality of information.  Follow this caresheet and I know you won't go wrong.

http://bluetongueskinks.net/care.htm#adult