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5 Striped Skink

5 Striped Skink. It is one of the most common lizards in the eastern u.s. Plestiodon is derived from the greek words pleistos meaning most and odontos meaning teeth.

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They grow to about 20 cm in length. They squiggle along when they move. Plestiodon is derived from the greek words pleistos meaning most and odontos meaning teeth.

Stripes On Head Reddish Orange;


I was having a hard time walking as my left leg just didn’t want to work. Juveniles have bright blue tails. Males are typically larger than females;

Dark Tan And Brown Body With 5 Lightly Colored Stripes From Nose To Base Of Tail;


Middorsal stripe forks behind parietal scales, and rejoins on snout (but see juveniles); If a predator grabs the skink by the tail, the tail breaks off. Like all pets, however, providing adequate care can be a challenge if you are not familiar with your animal's needs and wants.

The Body Is Generally Gray, Brown, Or Black, In Background Color With Five White Or Yellowish Stripes (Two On Each Side And One Down The Center Of The Back).


The species is widespread in east africa and southern africa. Adult males are uniformly brown or olive with faint stripes; The body is generally gray, brown, or black, in background color with five white or yellowish stripes (two on each side and one down the center of the back).

The Stripe Down The Center Of The Back Splits At The Neck And Forms A V On The Top Of The Head.


Caring for your skink involves providing adequate housing, a steady supply of healthful food and water, and handling it properly. They squiggle along when they move. Plestiodon is derived from the greek words pleistos meaning most and odontos meaning teeth.

The Rest Of The Body Can Be Black, Brown Or Olive—They Tend To Lighten As They Age, And Males’ Stripes May Fade.


Published on nov 04, 2021. These stripes fade with age, until the adults look a uniform color. It is one of the most common lizards in the eastern u.s.

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