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brahminy skink

Mabuya carinata

Photo by Darvesh
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Field Notes

Description:

Small reptile like creature with four legs, red tailed, stripped body ! Quite common in India. locally we call it a Snake's aunt !!!

Habitat:

small holes in the walls or under ground.

Notes:

4 to 6 inches approx.

Species ID Suggestions

brahminy skink

Mabuya carinata
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