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Ground Skink

Scincella lateralis

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

This is one of the smallest reptiles in North America, with a length of 3 - 5.5 inches (7.5 - 14.5 cm). Its back is typically a coppery brown color with a white or yellow underside, and like most skinks has an elongated body and short legs. Transparent disks in the lower eyelids allow it to see with its eyes closed.

Habitat:

I cleaned up a drift of leaves that had accumulated on the driveway and uncovered this skink.

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