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Variable Skink

Trachylepis varia

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This skink has a distinct white stripe that extends from the snout along the length of the body, passing below the eye and above the base of the limbs, onto the tail.

Habitat:

Occurs throughout Swaziland in highveld, middleveld, lowveld and Lubombo regions.

Species ID Suggestions

Variable Skink

Trachylepis varia

Comments (4)

thanks Jae and Kate for the ID for this little skink
woops Ashley... thanks!
Yes, this looks like the Variable skink. http://www.sntc.org.sz/reptiles/speciesinfo.asp?spid=70

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