{"id":68362,"date":"2022-04-22T03:56:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T03:56:25","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:56:25","slug":"do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/","title":{"rendered":"Do blue tongue skinks need substrate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#Do_blue_tongue_skinks_need_substrate\" title=\"Do blue tongue skinks need substrate?\">Do blue tongue skinks need substrate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#How_much_substrate_do_blue_tongue_skinks_need\" title=\"How much substrate do blue tongue skinks need?\">How much substrate do blue tongue skinks need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#Can_blue_tongue_skink_be_on_sand\" title=\"Can blue tongue skink be on sand?\">Can blue tongue skink be on sand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#Can_you_use_soil_for_blue_tongue_skink\" title=\"Can you use soil for blue tongue skink?\">Can you use soil for blue tongue skink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#What_substrate_is_best_for_a_blue_tongue_skink\" title=\"What substrate is best for a blue tongue skink?\">What substrate is best for a blue tongue skink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#Do_blue_tongue_skinks_need_sand\" title=\"Do blue tongue skinks need sand?\">Do blue tongue skinks need sand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#What_do_blue_tongue_skinks_need_in_their_tank\" title=\"What do blue tongue skinks need in their tank?\">What do blue tongue skinks need in their tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#What_is_the_minimum_tank_size_for_a_blue_tongue_skink\" title=\"What is the minimum tank size for a blue tongue skink?\">What is the minimum tank size for a blue tongue skink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#Is_play_sand_safe_for_skinks\" title=\"Is play sand safe for skinks?\">Is play sand safe for skinks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#Is_sand_good_for_blue_tongue_lizards\" title=\"Is sand good for blue tongue lizards?\">Is sand good for blue tongue lizards?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#How_much_substrate_should_a_blue_tongue_skink_have\" title=\"How much substrate should a blue tongue skink have?\">How much substrate should a blue tongue skink have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#What_is_the_best_substrate_for_blue_tongue_skink\" title=\"What is the best substrate for blue tongue skink?\">What is the best substrate for blue tongue skink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#What_does_a_blue_tongue_skink_need_in_its_tank\" title=\"What does a blue tongue skink need in its tank?\">What does a blue tongue skink need in its tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#What_do_you_put_in_a_skink_tank\" title=\"What do you put in a skink tank?\">What do you put in a skink tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#What_can_I_put_in_a_blue_tongue_tank\" title=\"What can I put in a blue tongue tank?\">What can I put in a blue tongue tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#How_big_of_a_tank_do_you_need_for_a_blue_tongued_skink\" title=\"How big of a tank do you need for a blue tongued skink?\">How big of a tank do you need for a blue tongued skink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#Can_blue_tongue_skinks_live_in_a_10_gallon_tank\" title=\"Can blue tongue skinks live in a 10 gallon tank?\">Can blue tongue skinks live in a 10 gallon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#Is_a_75_gallon_tank_big_enough_for_a_blue_tongue_skink\" title=\"Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for a blue tongue skink?\">Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for a blue tongue skink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#Can_a_blue_tongue_skink_live_in_a_30_gallon_tank\" title=\"Can a blue tongue skink live in a 30 gallon tank?\">Can a blue tongue skink live in a 30 gallon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#What_is_the_best_substrate_for_a_skink\" title=\"What is the best substrate for a skink?\">What is the best substrate for a skink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#How_do_you_sterilize_play_sand_for_reptiles\" title=\"How do you sterilize play sand for reptiles?\">How do you sterilize play sand for reptiles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#What_kind_of_sand_is_safe_for_reptiles\" title=\"What kind of sand is safe for reptiles?\">What kind of sand is safe for reptiles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#Can_blue_tongue_skinks_have_sand\" title=\"Can blue tongue skinks have sand?\">Can blue tongue skinks have sand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#Can_blue_tongue_lizards_have_sand\" title=\"Can blue tongue lizards have sand?\">Can blue tongue lizards have sand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-blue-tongue-skinks-need-substrate\/#What_type_of_bedding_is_best_for_blue_tongue_skink\" title=\"What type of bedding is best for blue tongue skink?\">What type of bedding is best for blue tongue skink?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_blue_tongue_skinks_need_substrate\"><\/span>Do blue tongue skinks need substrate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue-tongue skinks are burrowers, so <b>they need four to six inches of deep, soft substrate. It needs to retain moisture well, which helps maintain healthy humidity levels. Popular options include coconut husk, cypress mulch, reptile soil or bioactive bedding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_substrate_do_blue_tongue_skinks_need\"><\/span>How much substrate do blue tongue skinks need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4-6 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_blue_tongue_skink_be_on_sand\"><\/span>Can blue tongue skink be on sand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Re: Can I use sand? I strongly recommend that you <b>stay away from sand as substrate. There is a high risk of impaction (blockage of the digestive tract) if your lizard were to accidentally ingest a large amount of sand over time. Pick a different substrate such as shaved aspen, carefresh, or cypress mulch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_soil_for_blue_tongue_skink\"><\/span>Can you use soil for blue tongue skink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The different wood substrates are probably the most popular because it&#8217;s lightweight, fairly inexpensive, good humidity retention, and skinks&#8217; ability to burrow in most of them. <b>Comes in the form of bark, husk, or soil, carried under many brand names, Eco Earth and Tropical Soil among them<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_substrate_is_best_for_a_blue_tongue_skink\"><\/span>What substrate is best for a blue tongue skink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aspen, recycled paper substrates, fir bark and cypress mulch (as long as it&#8217;s kept dry) can all be used safely with blue-tongued skinks. Cedar chips, clay cat litter, orchid bark and walnut shells should never be used, as these substrates may lead to toxicity, impaction or respiratory concerns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_blue_tongue_skinks_need_sand\"><\/span>Do blue tongue skinks need sand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue-tongued skinks require <b>a large enclosure, such as a 40- to 55-gallon tank, with a secure lid. Provide a large, shallow, and sturdy water dish insideskinks like to bathe in their water but also often defecate there, so frequent cleaning will be required.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_blue_tongue_skinks_need_in_their_tank\"><\/span>What do blue tongue skinks need in their tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The different wood substrates are probably the most popular because it&#8217;s lightweight, fairly inexpensive, good humidity retention, and skinks&#8217; ability to burrow in most of them. <b>Comes in the form of bark, husk, or soil, carried under many brand names, Eco Earth and Tropical Soil among them<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_minimum_tank_size_for_a_blue_tongue_skink\"><\/span>What is the minimum tank size for a blue tongue skink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aspen, recycled paper substrates, fir bark and cypress mulch (as long as it&#8217;s kept dry) can all be used safely with blue-tongued skinks. Cedar chips, clay cat litter, orchid bark and walnut shells should never be used, as these substrates may lead to toxicity, impaction or respiratory concerns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_play_sand_safe_for_skinks\"><\/span>Is play sand safe for skinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aspen, recycled paper substrates, fir bark and cypress mulch (as long as it&#8217;s kept dry) can all be used safely with blue-tongued skinks. Cedar chips, clay cat litter, orchid bark and walnut shells should never be used, as these substrates may lead to toxicity, impaction or respiratory concerns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_sand_good_for_blue_tongue_lizards\"><\/span>Is sand good for blue tongue lizards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aspen, recycled paper substrates, fir bark and cypress mulch (as long as it&#8217;s kept dry) can all be used safely with blue-tongued skinks. Cedar chips, clay cat litter, orchid bark and walnut shells should never be used, as these substrates may lead to toxicity, impaction or respiratory concerns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_substrate_should_a_blue_tongue_skink_have\"><\/span>How much substrate should a blue tongue skink have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue-tongue skinks are burrowers, so <b>they need four to six inches of deep, soft substrate. It needs to retain moisture well, which helps maintain healthy humidity levels. Popular options include coconut husk, cypress mulch, reptile soil or bioactive bedding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_substrate_for_blue_tongue_skink\"><\/span>What is the best substrate for blue tongue skink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Re: Can I use sand? I strongly recommend that you <b>stay away from sand as substrate. There is a high risk of impaction (blockage of the digestive tract) if your lizard were to accidentally ingest a large amount of sand over time. Pick a different substrate such as shaved aspen, carefresh, or cypress mulch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_blue_tongue_skink_need_in_its_tank\"><\/span>What does a blue tongue skink need in its tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baby blue-tongues should be housed singly in plastic reptile enclosures, terrariums or 20-gallon aquariums with full screen tops. An adult blue-tongued skink requires, at minimum, <b>an enclosure measuring 36 inches long by 18 inches wide by 10 inches tall, with a full screen top. Larger is even better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_put_in_a_skink_tank\"><\/span>What do you put in a skink tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fill the tank with substrate.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>A mixture of soil, sand, and wood chips is usually a good option. If you have a pet store near you that sells reptiles, you may be able to find a substrate specifically for skinks there.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure to keep the substrate damp.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_put_in_a_blue_tongue_tank\"><\/span>What can I put in a blue tongue tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blue-tongue lizard checklist<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Tank\/box.<\/li>\n<li>Ventilated screen lid.<\/li>\n<li>Substrate.<\/li>\n<li>Heat lamp.<\/li>\n<li>Thermostat.<\/li>\n<li>UVB light.<\/li>\n<li>Water dish.<\/li>\n<li>Food dish.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_of_a_tank_do_you_need_for_a_blue_tongued_skink\"><\/span>How big of a tank do you need for a blue tongued skink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Terrarium Size. An adult blue tongue skink requires <b>minimum 8 sq ft of floor space, or a 48x24x18 enclosure. Skinks are extremely active and love to explore, so bigger is better. Even baby blue tongue skinks can be housed in an adult-sized enclosure as long as they have lots of hiding places to help them feel secure <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_blue_tongue_skinks_live_in_a_10_gallon_tank\"><\/span>Can blue tongue skinks live in a 10 gallon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue tongues can live happily in either a rack system or a glass aquarium tank setup. <b>Baby skinks can be started in 10-20 gallon glass tank or in a 12-28qt tub rack system. As they grow older, they will need to have a larger tank that suits their size a bit better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_75_gallon_tank_big_enough_for_a_blue_tongue_skink\"><\/span>Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for a blue tongue skink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you go with aquariums, a 90 gallon is perfect. If you are looking for cheap housing go to Wal-Mart and buy the 50+ gallon tubs. If you want to go with over-priced reptile made cages, Vision cages are really good, a 40 gallon breeder for a smaller species is good, as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_blue_tongue_skink_live_in_a_30_gallon_tank\"><\/span>Can a blue tongue skink live in a 30 gallon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most babies can be kept in a 20-gallon long aquarium. <b>Full sized adult blue-tongue skinks should be kept in 40 to 55-gallon aquariums or similar enclosures<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_substrate_for_a_skink\"><\/span>What is the best substrate for a skink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aspen, recycled paper substrates, fir bark and cypress mulch (as long as it&#8217;s kept dry) can all be used safely with blue-tongued skinks. Cedar chips, clay cat litter, orchid bark and walnut shells should never be used, as these substrates may lead to toxicity, impaction or respiratory concerns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sterilize_play_sand_for_reptiles\"><\/span>How do you sterilize play sand for reptiles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pour water and bleach into the bucket, then stir.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>When you stir the sand, feces, debris, molted skin, and food waste will all float to the top of the bucket, leaving much cleaner sand on the bottom.<\/li>\n<li>For best results, allow the sand to soak in the bleach water for 3 minutes before you stir it.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_sand_is_safe_for_reptiles\"><\/span>What kind of sand is safe for reptiles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ProductBest Overall<b>Zoo Med Vita-Sand<\/b>Check PriceBest ValueAqua Terra Aquarium SandCheck PricePremium ChoiceCarib Sea SCS00711 Reptiles Substrate SandCheck PriceFluker&#8217;s 37005 Natural Reptile SandCheck Price1 more rowx26bull;13-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_blue_tongue_skinks_have_sand\"><\/span>Can blue tongue skinks have sand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can use a mixture of coco bark and coconut coir and could add some sand for the Australian species (the northern blue tongue skink the largest of the family hails from Australia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_blue_tongue_lizards_have_sand\"><\/span>Can blue tongue lizards have sand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can use a mixture of coco bark and coconut coir and could add some sand for the Australian species (the northern blue tongue skink the largest of the family hails from Australia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_bedding_is_best_for_blue_tongue_skink\"><\/span>What type of bedding is best for blue tongue skink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aspen wood bedding is one of the best choices for any species of blue tongue skinks. It&#8217;s light, absorbs the waste and smell, and is perfect for burrowing. It also helps create a naturalistic terrarium. Your skink&#8217;s waste will be absorbed, and you will need to clean the clumps with a scoop like this.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do blue tongue skinks need substrate?How much substrate do blue tongue skinks need?Can blue tongue skink be on sand?Can you use soil for blue tongue skink?What substrate is best for a blue tongue skink?Do blue tongue skinks need sand?What do blue tongue skinks need in their tank?What is the minimum tank size&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68362","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68362"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68362"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68362\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68362"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68362"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}