Species Care

CUNNINGHAM'S SKINK

Egernia cunninghami

Keeping Snapshot:
  • Difficulty: Beginner - Intermediate
  • Max Growth Size: 30cm
  • Temperament: Social lizard, but must be introduced together as they can become territorial.
  • Licensing: N/A
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  • Heating:
    Provide a basking lamp heated to 25 - 30 degrees C
  • Lighting:
    UVA / UVB (Exo Terra 10.0 globes recommended)
  • Environment:
    Forest and woodland areas with rocky outcrops, provide plenty of hiding spaces.

Range: South Eastern parts of Australia, from Queensland to Western Victoria.

Feeding: Woodies, crickets and fruit.

Additional Comments: Has a tail covered in keeled scales, which make it difficult for predators to extract the lizards from crevices.

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