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Skinks

The most distinct group of lizards, skinks belong to the family Scincidae, the second biggest of the lizard families. Skinks are smooth shiny lizards with a conical head, a cylindrical body and a long, tapering tail.

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What do Australian skinks eat?

Australian skinks have a varied diet. Some of the things the skinks eat are moths, flies, caterpillars, and small insects.

Do Komodo dragon scales help regulate tempter?

A Komodo Dragon does have scales. But they are cold-blooded animals so it is more the color of the skin/scales that regulate temperature.

Do blue tongue skins need night lights?

no. No reptile needs light at night..same with humans..they need absolute dark to fully rest..if it is getting below thier minimum low temps (chameleons actually do better when temperatures drop at night ** 55 degrees is thier minimum**). do not use lights at night for reptiles..its a common mistake.

How do you tell a girl and a boy skinks apart?

hi you tell a boy from a girl lizard by the thickness of the tail the boys tail are more thick than girls

Do skinks eat lettuce?

im pretty sure they do

i have fed my bearded dragon and my blue tongue lettuce alot and they dont mind it and i have not seen any bad health or toiletry signs from either of them :)

Are skinks native to Australia?

Yes. There are more than 370 species of skink lizards in Australia, the largest number of any known country.

What do long tailed weasels eat?

meat

mostly of mammals (rabbit-sized or smaller) or birds. Sometimes they will also eat birds' eggs, amphibians, reptiles, fish, insects or other invertebrates, or fruits in more or less decreasing order of prevalence.

What is the English word for reptile arana?

Arana is the Malayalam word for common lizard in English. The viviparous lizard is known as the common lizard throughout Asia and Europe.

What do New Zealand skinks eat?

they eat mainly bugs but also like small berries some leaves and like jam if you have a pet one! they like sweet things and like fruit!

Can you keep skinks as pets in new zealand?

well if you have a aquarium and all the things and are experienced of course go for it!

About how much would a togo fire skink cost?

about 50.00 thats petcos price some are found to be 25

What adaptation does a fat tailed gecko have?

The fat tailed gecko is a species of gecko that enjoys hot and dry areas. They are from the same family as leopard geckos and almost require the same care, although the fat tailed gecko enjoys a little more moisture. These animals have small, yet sharp claws. This adaptation allows them to dig into the earth to find a suitable sleeping or laying spot. They are also able to go extended periods of time without food and water. Their tails are able to store extra calcium, food and water.

Do male skinks lizards have babies?

No males do not have babies, or eggs in the case of most lizards. It is the female that has the babies.

Where do you find geckos and skinks in your backyard?

geckos can be find in shadow places because they do not like the sun ( find them under rocks on trees or in your house )

skinks can be found everywhere!

depending on what type of skink...

Why is the blue tongue skink endangered?

No, blue-tailed skinks are not endangered, but blue-tailed mole skinks are. These are a limited area variety, and are not the common blue-tailed skink that seem to be everywhere here around my house in Missouri.

What is the weight of a Southeastern Five Lined Skink?

The Southeastern Five-Lined Skink (Plestiodon inexpectatus) typically weighs between 20 to 50 grams. Their weight can vary based on factors such as age, diet, and environmental conditions. These skinks are small lizards known for their distinctive blue tails and five longitudinal stripes.

I have cats and I understand that skink lizards are poisinous to cats. How do you get rid of skink lizards around my yard or under the house?

Use bug repellents, they drive away the bugs which will eventually decrease the population of lizards around your home. Also, bleach works fairly well because it burns the lizards skin.

well you dont get rid of the skinks to start with they belong here ,, you keep your cat locked up like the law says so they dont eat our native animals,, cats are the biggest killer of natives and should be locked up at all times.....

Can you tame skinks?

yes over a period of time if you handle them often

What can do if your cat ate a skink?

If skinks are poisonous critters, take the cat to the vetrerinarian. Otherwise, relax . . . skinks are probably a source of good protein.