Juveniles have the distinct bright blue tail. The stripes and the tail both fade as the Skink ages. In males, the tail turns brown, and in females it becomes a dull blue-gray.
The Five-lined Skink prefers a moist habitat. They are carnivorous and will eat just about anything that will fit in their mouths.
The First Friday Creature Feature is hosted right here on the first Friday of every month. You're invited to join in! Here's how:
1. Write a post featuring some creature that lives in your garden.
2. Within your post, include a link to my Creature Feature post so people know where to find the creatures.
3. Add your link below and leave a comment.
Thanks for participating and feel free to join in again next month!
8 comments:
Jim, I don't have a creature to feature today, but I really love yours! The blue tail skink is awesome with it's deep blue tail..so tropical!
I'm in Tallahassee and we have these every 'stinkin' where....try to leave them alone but when there are 6 or so on the front porch at a time I get crazy.
I enjoyed reading about the blue tailed skink. There are many creatures in my garden too, as it is organic. I hope to join next month!
Przykro mi, ale nie przepadam za takimi ogrodowymi gośćmi . Pozdrawiam
We don't have Skinks in Mn, but they look interesting, nice Photos. Interesting read
i js caught one in my backyard here in MARYLAND
I had one today in my house. I live in Virginia. Do they bite? He seemed very skittish and not aggressive. I was able to shoo him out the door with a kitchen towel.
Just saw one of these in our gardens today! Awesome!
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