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Broad-Headed Skink
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Broad-Headed Skink

Place of Origin and Range The Broad-Headed Skink is species of lizard, endemic to North America.
Description The Broad-Headed Skink gets its name from the wide jaws, giving the head a triangular appearance. Adult males are brown or olive brown in colour and have bright orange heads during the mating season in spring. Females have five light stripes running down the back and the tail.
Morph Patterns Available Yes
Adult Size Can grow up to 12 in ( 30 cm)
Accommodation Although they do occur in urban areas, their preferred habitat is humid forest areas with abundant leaf litter, especially oak forests. They are very active and predatory lizards, requiring a large amount of space to run. They prefer high temperatures, up to 105–110 °F (41–43 °C) at their basking spot and 80 °F (27 °C) elsewhere in their habitat during the day. Grasses and lots of things to climb on.
Lifespan Can live 10+ years
Feeding / Diet Some of these lizards eat lots of fruits or vegetables, but most are entirely insectivorous. Like many reptiles, in captivity they must be provided a diet supplemented with extra calcium and a light source with a UVB radiation to reduce the risk of bone disorders.
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