Can I go into the backyard, catch snails, then feed then to my Blue Tongued Skink?

Question

I heard it was okay to do, but then again I heard they're poisonous to the lizard.

Answer 1

yes but if i was you i would wash the snail in the sink before giving itto your blue tongued skink.

Answer 2

NO

Answer 3

Hello; it is generally  not a good idea to feed your Skink anything that you've caught in the wild. However; I do know of many people who take snails from their backyard, keep them long enough to make sure that they haven't been exposed to pesticides, and then feed them to their Blue Tongues without any problems. :)

Here is an incredibly detailed care sheet that further discusses feeding 'wild' snails to your Blue Tongued Skink:

http://www.bluetongueskinks.net/care.htm

I hope this helps, and if you have any further questions at all on the subject; please feel free to message me and I will be more than happy to assist you. :)

Good luck with your Blue Tongue!

Answer 4

i'd be worried about pesticides.

i wouldn't advise it.