Five-Lined Skink

This species is another common occurence in this area. However, unlike the fence lizards they prefer moisture more shady areas but they may found basking on warm days. They are often found around buildings and the more shaded areas in the forest. I was ble to find specimens throughout the county. This is a wary species that is often difficult to approach closely. Their tails are easily shed if grapsed. They feed mainly on insects. Females are egg layers.

Young specimens have blue tails that fade with age. Adult males may have no visible stripes and sport a bright red head during the breeding season. A lot of older people call them scorpions and believe them to be poisonous, which is not true.