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Baby Southeastern Five-lined Skink

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Also called a "blue-tailed" skink. But so named for the five lines running down their backs and sides. The males will turn a bright red color around the upper body during the mating season. With age, they will eventually lose the blue coloration on their tails.

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OMG! look at that ... ( 2 years ago by ImaMuffin)

OMG! look at that cute little tail! swish swish!

Lol :) ( 2 years ago by canlasboy)

Lol :)

how big do they ... ( 1 year ago by datayz)

how big do they usually grow??

These lizards ... ( 1 year ago by wildstar1)

These lizards usually grow 6 to 10 inches from tip of the nose to tail tip, males being the larger of the two. They're very colorful as juvaniles but lose their blue tails as they mature.
Thanks for watching.:)

western skinks are ... ( 1 year ago by BrianHogs)

western skinks are the closest relative to those :)

Is the tail swish ... ( 1 year ago by maarakailet1)

Is the tail swish supposed to be a caudal lure?

I'd imagine they're ... ( 1 year ago by wildstar1)

I'd imagine they're closely related. Do the western skinks tails stay blue throughout it's life or change like the southeastern's?

I'm not sure what ... ( 1 year ago by wildstar1)

I'm not sure what that tail swish means exactly but I see the anoles do it too. I think it might be used as a warning or territorial display.
Thanks for watching.:)

Ya it changes from ... ( 1 year ago by BrianHogs)

Ya it changes from a very brright blue when young and then it changes to grey when fully adult. I raise them and there a blast to have :)

Cool! They're ... ( 1 year ago by wildstar1)

Cool! They're probably the same species. Maybe have some differences due to living conditions though. I am attempting to raise a hatchling. Any advice?

I too have a ... ( 1 year ago by blacklightsouth)

I too have a hatchling. I named him Edgar after Edgar Alen Poe because I found in "in a dark and dreary place." :P
ANY HELP on feeding my baby blue would be appreciated.
A1M me at BLACKLIGHTSOUTH. Thanks everyone! :)
~Ducky~

yes. get a large ... ( 1 year ago by BrianHogs)

yes. get a large aquarium because they will need to run around and stretch there legs. Then you need to buy small crickets. One thing thats very important is that you have the female. she needs to teach her young to hunt. and thats basically it. Just check on them often to fill there needs

the swishing tail ... ( 1 year ago by BrianHogs)

the swishing tail is just common behavior. if there disturbed, theyll swish there tail alot sometimes to confuse you to catch the tail insted of the skink

Cool! I'd figured ... ( 1 year ago by wildstar1)

Cool! I'd figured they might use it to communicate or as a lure for prey. I see them do that alot. I've seen LOTS of babies this season. Got to get some new vids posted soon.:)

Hi! I hope your ... ( 1 year ago by wildstar1)

Hi! I hope your baby skink's ok. I like the name Edgar, one of my favorite authors.:) I named mine "Opportunity", found it clinging for dear life on my backdoor. It eats houseflies and other small insects I catch in the yard. Just catch a few flies, put them in with it, it'll love 'em!
Good luck with it.:)

I've got a western ... ( 1 year ago by vpecc118)

I've got a western fence lizard (swift) and she rarely swishes her tail, but it's always right before she eats something... like they just seem to get very excited (the skink does it here with the bug--at least that looked like a bug). same thing with cats & prey, interesting.

Very interesting! ... ( 1 year ago by wildstar1)

Very interesting! I've compared skink and anole hunting, other behavior to cats before too. Cats swish their tails if mad or nervous. Lizards do it when anxious or aggitated.
Cool! I love fencies, have some vid of eastern cousins coming soon.:)
Thanks for watching!

Thats so cool, i ... ( 9 months ago by lifeinbako)

Thats so cool, i have a Leapord Gecko but she justs sits around.

Awe, I bet she's ... ( 9 months ago by wildstar1)

Awe, I bet she's cute. I see lots of the little ones during the summer. They're everywhere in my yard. I do have one pet that I found as a tiny baby last year. She's really handtame, smart and thriving. Good luck with your little one!
Thanks for watching.:)

Thanks for saving ... ( 3 months ago by wildstar1)

Thanks for saving the little guy. they make cool pets! I have one I rescued from my dogs, she just turned a year old. I love her too she's great.
Thanks for watching!