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Fire Skink
Place of Origin and Range | The fire skink, also known as the True Fire skink or Togo Fire skink, is a fairly large skink, native to tropical forests in Western Africa |
Description | The most unique aspect of the Fire Skink is its beautiful colours. Smooth, gold scales adorn the Fire Skink's back while red and black bars line its sides with a silver background. The males are, in general, larger and more colourful than females. They reach ten to fourteen inches on average and have sharp claws. |
Morph Patterns Available | Yes |
Adult Size | Can grow up to 12 in ( 30 cm) |
Accommodation | Variable as long as the substrate is not moist, and a bowl of water is readily available. 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. |
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. |