Species Care
BURROWING SKINK
Lerista picturata
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 33 - 103mm
- Temperament: Skittish
- Licensing: Private Wildlife (Basic) Licence
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Habitat:
- Heating:27 - 32 degrees C depending on range
- Lighting:UVA / UVB (Exo Terra 10.0 globes recommended)
- Environment:Desert setting. Sandy substrate. Provide enough substrate thickness so lizard can burrow.
Range: Australia wide
Feeding: Woodies and crickets
Additional Comments: Only lizard in the world that lives in family groups. They can burrow up to 1 metre deep.
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