Schneider's skinks are from hot and dry deserts. The terrarium should provide a similar environment. Don't let the humidity raise over 50%. If your terrarium is too humid, use a smaller water bowl (in the cool end!) and provide your lizards with better ventilation. You don't need to think much about raising the humidity, but you can spray the terrarium lightly once in a while. Don't spray your lizards thought, they usually hate it.
When a Schneider is going to shed, raising the moisture is good for it. When you know that your lizard is about to shed, spray the tank frequently (lightly), especially if your lizard has difficulties getting all the old skin off.
Some Schneiders use wetbox. Mine won't go there unless it is dried out but my Berber skinks use theirs frequently.
Schneiders usually drink only before shedding and on very hot days, but you still have to provide your skink with clean water at all times.
Written by Aino Tuomola 2000-2002