Chinese skink (scientific name: Plestiodon chinensis) is a reptile of the skink family Skink genus. The body length is generally 207 to 314 mm, the body is relatively stout, with upper nasal scales, no posterior nasal scales, the second row of inferior temporal scales is wedge-shaped, and 2 posterior chin scales, typically with 5 light-colored longitudinal stripes, 1 in the middle of the back The strips are not bifurcated on the head, the lateral longitudinal stripes are interspersed with intermittent spots, and light-colored spots are scattered on the back and ventral surface. Brown, the back of the larvae is black, with 3 light yellow vertical lines, and the tail is light blue.
living environment
Chinese skink can adapt to mountains and flat grasses below 1000 meters above sea level in the wild. The adaptability is very strong, so it is also very suitable for feeding in an artificial environment, and has certain requirements for temperature and humidity.
Chinese skinks are diurnal ground-dwelling lizards that live in low-altitude mountainous areas. In the wild, Chinese skinks live in farmland, bushes, and even follow human activities into houses, where humans live. It’s not uncommon to find them around.
Feeding knowledge
The reproduction method of Chinese skink is oviparous, which usually breeds from May to July every year. Chinese skink has the ability to cut off its tail and escape. It is not recommended to mix it when it is artificially raised, and it is necessary to avoid grabbing when grabbing. tail.
The tail of male Chinese skink is thicker at the base, and the red spot behind the ear is larger and denser. The tail of the larvae of the species that are active in some areas will show the same bright blue as the blue-tailed skink, and the color will fade after the adult. Chinese skink is also highly acceptable for food such as crickets, mealworms, and barley worms. Generally, crickets should be used for food.
