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.
Eggs are laid in the spring in clutches of 15 to 18, usually in a crevice or hollowed cavern under logs or rocks. The incubation period ranges from 3 to 8 weeks, depending on soil temperature.
These just-hatched skinks will take 2-3 years to reach sexual maturity, with an ultimate lifespan of up to 6 years.
The Five-lined Skink prefers a moist, vegetated habitat. They are carnivorous and will eat just about anything that will fit in their mouths.
18 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!
I ran over one yesterday in my driveway. I'm in Springfield , Oregon. Are they common here? Or did I kill someone's pet?
Peter: You have a different species out there in Oregon, but it does look very much like this one. I think it's safe to say you did NOT kill someones pet!
Saw online that the blue tailed skink was from south/central Florida.
Just caught one in our yard in Pensacola, FL.
Is that normal?
Is it normal to find blue tailed skinks in Pensacola, FL?
David, this species has a range that covers most of the eastern U.S. so they should be quite common in Pensacola within their preferred habitat of moist, partially wooded areas.
Are they venomous
They are completely harmless! ...Unless you're on the list of things they like to eat!
I just found 2 skinks with bright blue tails and striped darkish body is this normal?
Sounds normal!
Just saw one in Davie,Fl. I though it was awsome so I googled it.but I sure hope I don't find one in my house I will admire them from a distance
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