A Tiny Skink with a Striking Blue Tail!

However, there is a small and fascinating little creature that many have never heard of. This creature is the skink. They have a striking blue tail which is what makes the skink unique. Find out more about this small skink below.

What is a Skink?

A skink is a type of lizard. Skinks are a large family of reptiles. They have a slender body type that sets them apart from the majority of lizard species. Two/ Short legged skinks- and some have no legs!! Ninja are great at camouflage and keep to the ground.

The Unique Blue Tail

What is perhaps most amazing about skinks are their tails. Skinks, including the blue-tailed skink often have strikingly bright blue tails. Inevitably this blue colour is for more than just decoration. A skink can drop its own tail as a distraction when it senses danger. It can be used by skinks to escape from predators, the blue tail is a distraction. Over time skinks may re-grow a new tail, however it might not be as varied in coloration.

Habitat and Diet

Skinks are found in many habitats; they live ib forests, grasslands and gardens. They are attracted to warm weather and frequently tunnel around under stones or leaves. A skinks diet is less fussy which mainly consists of little creepy crawlies, worms and infrequently ready to eat fruit. They have keen eyesight that allows them to find food more easily.

Skinks as Pets

Skinks make great pets because they require minimal care. Skink – This guy is friendly and does not take up too much room. You should also provide them with a good home set up, I suggest that you use hides and keep the habitat warm. Skinks with vivid blue tails are a great piece of eye candy to many pet owners,

So, there you go; an interesting creature as a whole is that tiny skink with its blue tail. Skinks are, in fact amazing animals with some interesting characteristics whether you consider them a pet or encounter one in the wild.