Striped skink lizards in the garden
They seem to be quite social, more than one individual can be seen together, also outside of mating season.
The striped skink is one of the most common reptile species found in towns and gardens around much of South Africa.
They can become quite accustomed to humans, often living close to homes, sometimes even willing to except foods such as meal worms out of your hand.
They are a medium sized skink, growing to around 15 centimetres in length. They seem to be quite social, more than one individual can be seen together, also outside of mating season.
An interesting fact is that the striped skink gives live birth, three to nine young are born at a time in mid to late summer.
These lizards feed on almost any insect they can overpower and swallow, including flies and beetles. They are also harmless.
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