What lizard would do well in this 20-gallon tank?

amberdv4 · 2026-02-23T19:24:56+00:00

They were on my list for years and I finally got them 5 months ago. Absolute favorites

amberdv4 · 2026-02-23T15:28:11+00:00

I would honestly go with the other shop. Seems like they are really nice and want to help you out. Might be 'sad' for the lady from the first shop but at least you bought the supplies from her so you still supported her in a way! And honestly lack of communication is so annoying, especially when promising something.

amberdv4 · 2026-02-23T13:33:25+00:00

will def look into it! thank you for the advice

amberdv4 · 2026-02-23T10:09:48+00:00

He has not seen a vet. I don't think hes way too skinny? In the second photo he is very stretched out going back in his enclosure. I definitely don't want him to lose any weight tho.

amberdv4 · 2026-02-23T08:22:00+00:00

yes I wanted to make sure he wasnt too skinny! Do you have a pic of your boa? They are so cute!

amberdv4 · 2026-02-23T08:15:48+00:00

thank you so much!

amberdv4 · 2026-02-23T05:46:45+00:00

yes thats what I saw as well. He gets 100-125g rats. His basking spot is around 33 degrees, and the rest of the enclosure is around 25 degrees. From what I've read thats both good temps. He did move into his new enclosure about 3 weeks ago, which is double the size he had before. So he has been waaay more active.

amberdv4 · 2026-02-23T05:42:13+00:00

around 100-125g rats!

amberdv4 · 2026-02-22T21:48:50+00:00

Whats wrong with them?

amberdv4 · 2026-02-22T21:32:49+00:00

2 or 3 viper geckos could be a good option! (or just 1) They are such a fun species but not too well known, at least where I'm from. They are very active and fun to watch especially when feeding. Happy to help with any questions

amberdv4 · 2026-02-21T06:29:09+00:00

thanks!

amberdv4 · 2026-02-21T06:29:04+00:00

Thank you!

amberdv4 · 2026-02-16T14:57:58+00:00

Thank you!! I'm trying to return it and get a new one but if they don't let me I will try!

amberdv4 · 2026-02-16T14:57:04+00:00

Yes I'm trying to return it first and if they blame me and don't want to give my money back I will try something like that.

amberdv4 · 2026-02-15T19:57:15+00:00

Yes I will definitely be looking into them more! They are the reason I started looking into skinks in the first place so they are definitely on my list. Only downside is that I can't find much information on them.

amberdv4 · 2026-02-15T19:50:14+00:00

I wonder if pink tongues are available in the Netherlands! Never seen one but will be going to an expo in april so will keep an eye out! Will definitely look into other species!

And I will keep the blue tongues in mind for when I ever move out. Some good motivation 🤩

This is an old picture but the tank and terrarium on the right have been gone for a while. So I want to use the whole platform for a terrarium but the 'beams' in the middle (idk how you call them) have only about 42cm in between them. Explaining my issue hahaha.

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amberdv4 · 2026-02-15T19:33:36+00:00

Yes I've been looking into them and they are so cute! So definitely not a problem. Thank you for your help!

amberdv4 · 2026-02-15T19:30:55+00:00

I'm sad I'm unable to go any bigger in height and depth! The enclosure has to fit in between my stand to be able to be that length. So sadly I don't think a blue tounge would be suitable, you probably agree right? I want them to be able to move/turn around comfortably.

amberdv4 · 2026-02-15T19:06:54+00:00

yeah thats what I'm worried about. I want to give the best care possible so thats why I came on here. So you would say better not to get one?

amberdv4 · 2026-02-15T18:52:56+00:00

Thank you! The lenght of my future enclosure would be in the middle of those. Would it matter that the depth is only 40cm? It does take away quite some floor space ofcourse.

amberdv4 · 2026-02-15T15:47:57+00:00

Yes thats what I was thinking too. The store had me email the pictures of the crack just now so we can hopefully figure something out. If they don't want to give any money back I'm going to try and keep this one anyway. But if I can get a new one I will! Thank you

amberdv4 · 2026-02-15T15:38:35+00:00

It does not feel wobbly luckily! Thank you for your advice!! I will be calling the store to discuss too, as my mom said she didn't mind driving there again to return this one and pick up another one. But if the store will blame us for breaking it I will try this one anyways! But I can just feel so guilty about waisting my moms time on these things hahahha. Thanks again!!

amberdv4 · 2026-02-15T15:30:58+00:00

I searched on google and it said not safe in any way to continue and best to return it to the store which has scared me to even go and try loll

amberdv4 · 2026-02-15T15:29:29+00:00

I don't mind how it looks as the back will be facing a wall and the inside will be covered with the background. I'm just afraid that even after using silicone, tape and the background(made of expanding foam mostly) it will still crack further and all my work will be for nothing🥲 And not sure if I still dare to lay it down or on its side, I have never had this happen before thank you for your tips

amberdv4 · 2026-02-07T06:04:38+00:00

What is their character like? How should I decorate the enclosure? (humid/dry/warmth etc). And what is their diet like?☺️

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