[header] How to care for a skink [title] Get the right size tank for your skink. [step] Bigger is better when it comes to a skink's tank. Skinks need lots of room to roam to be healthy and happy. 
Hatchlings can be comfortable in a 10 to 20 gallon (37.9 to 75.7 l) tank. If you have a larger skink, make sure the tank is at least 30 to 40 gallons (110 to 150 l).