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Red-Sided Skink
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Red-Sided Skink

Place of Origin and Range It is indigenous to Southern Africa, where it typically occurs in coastal thicket and leaf litter along the South African coast - from Cape Town, eastwards along the coast as far as Mozambique. A few tiny isolated populations also occur in moist mountainous areas further inland.
Description This small, elegant skink has a shiny, brightly striped body. Males change colour in the breeding season, developing bright red stripes on their flanks.
Morph Patterns Available Yes
Adult Size Can grow up to 10 in( 25 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.
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