What is a ground skink?
Ground skink is a type of small lizard originating from parts of North America. It is located in several types of habitats, but usually prefer deciduous forests. His long body and short legs allow him to quickly twist through dead leaves on the forest bottom to escape the predators.
From the Scinidae family is sometimes referred to as a small brown skink. It is originally from the eastern parts of North America. In the United States, this can be found to the north like New Jersey, up south as Florida, and west to Texas. It can also be found in some parts of Northern Mexico.
This reptile is considered the smallest lizard in the United States. Adults often grow not greater than 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15.2 centimeters). Even ground skin eggs that are laid in summer are small, usually not larger than penny. Most of these lizards, however, make sure the copper color, with tanned or white underside. Dark stripes can be seen on both sides of the body that move from nose to tipCE tail.
ground skink has an elongated body with small short legs. It has a long tail and its smooth scales often give this lizard the appearance of shiny. The head of this lightening is also relatively small and its lower eyelids are transparent. This lid helps to protect sensitive skin eyes as it walks through dirt or dried leaves on the forest bottom.
ground skink can be found in several types of habitats, even at the edges of water bodies. However, forest forests are usually a preferred habitat of these types of lizards. These lizards appear to prefer ground leaves in the forests.
Despite small legs, ground skink can be very fast. Instead of running, Wriggle will usually "swim" by a substrate on the forest floor when it escapes from a predator, like a snake or a prey of a bird. The tail of this skinka also falls if the predator happens.
These lizards are considered daily. To means that it is active during the day and rests at night. In a cold climate they also bury in the ground to hibernate. In the warm climate, however, ground skink is active throughout the year.