Food

Insects make up the bulk of the Common Five-lined Skink's (Plestiodon fasciatus) diet, since it is an insectivorous lizard. When they live in nature, these skinks eat a wide range of tiny insects and other creatures. Insects, beetles, termites, and other tiny arthropods make up the bulk of the Common Five-lined Skink's diet.

Eating worms and larvae is a crucial part of their nutrition. This protein-and nutrient-rich food source is aggressively sought after by Common Five-lined Skinks in the form of these soft-bodied invertebrates. Spiders and other tiny animals that fit their size and diet may also be part of their food.

Everyday Five-lined Skinks hunt for insects by rummaging among leaf litter, beneath rocks, and in cracks and crevices. They are good at finding and catching prey because of their nimble movements and excellent sense of smell. One way to improve their eating experience in captivity is to provide a substrate that mimics their native habitat, such loose dirt or sand.

In captivity, it is essential to provide a healthy food that is rich in variety. To make sure the skinks get all the vitamins and minerals they need, you may either feed them live prey or dust them with commercial reptile supplements.

If you care about their health and happiness, you must provide a diet that is similar to how they normally eat.

Common Five-lined Skinks mostly eat invertebrates, although they will eat small vertebrates like lizards or even other members of their own species every once in a while. In a controlled environment, however, most insects can get all the nutrients they require from a varied and enriched diet.

Although Common Five-lined Skinks may get a lot of water from their food, it's still important to provide them with clean water to be hydrated.

Furthermore, keeping them in a warm, well-lit space aids in metabolic function maintenance and promotes natural activities, like as eating. Improving the well-being and lifespan of these intriguing reptiles requires knowledge of and adherence to their natural diet while in captivity.