Skink ID

[DonnB]

Ok can anyone help with the ID of this little fellow?

My guess is - Lampropholis delicata

 

[DonnB]

Anyone

 

[herpkeeper]

hi Moreliac, i would call that for lampropholis amicula

cheers HK.

 

[missllama]

aw its gorgeous did u see that somewhere up ur way? i love the colour of it

 

[DonnB]

Yeah got him in the backyard. he was nice and friendly, picked him up and sat him on the fence and he just sat there so i could get some pics... Vain little buggar

 

[DonnB]

hi Moreliac, i would call that for lampropholis amicula

cheers HK.

Im was sure it was from the Lampropholis species. Can you tell me what makes you think its a lampropholis amicula? Im still learning to id skinks properly.

 

[eipper]

I have a feeling its Lampropholis delicata, you would need a clearer pic to split of amicula (they have 5 supracillaries.
Cheers,
Scott

 

[DonnB]

I have a feeling its Lampropholis delicata, you would need a clearer pic to split of amicula (they have 5 supracillaries.
Cheers,
Scott

Thanks Eipper. Unfortunately i didnt get a better head shot.

 

[gecko-mad]

i keep one, not entirely sure on its scientific name but in sa we call it a common garden skink. some are really sluggish but mines really energetic.

 

[missllama]

gecko mad, u have to be careful i noticed u said u have marbleds etc aswel on here, in s.a its illegal to be catching things and keeping them
im not having a go at u i just wanted to tell u that its not allowed so u dont get introuble and so u can learn a bit more
maby release the things u have got that ur keeping that u havent purchased, and save up for something u can get from a breeder etc on a permit