SKINK: LIZARD SMACKDOWN ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP!
Ding ding ding!!!
Will he go round in circles? Will he fly high like a bird up in the sky??
You bit my Head. I did not! Yes you did. Did Not. Did.....Did not! Skink. Skank. OK, That's it!
THE VICTOR BACK IN HIS TREE!
Habits: Although they may be found both on the ground and in trees, broadhead skinks, particularly large males, are more arboreal (tree-dwelling) than any of the other southeastern skinks. Adults are often seen high up in trees, sunning on exposed branches, while young are common on fallen trees and under bark or other debris. When pursued, broadhead skinks generally run for the nearest tree or log and can be quite difficult to capture. Like many other lizards, broadhead skinks will break off their tails when restrained, distracting the predator and allowing the lizard to escape.
NO BITING BELOW THE BELT!
Habits: Although they may be found both on the ground and in trees, broadhead skinks, particularly large males, are more arboreal (tree-dwelling) than any of the other southeastern skinks. Adults are often seen high up in trees, sunning on exposed branches, while young are common on fallen trees and under bark or other debris. When pursued, broadhead skinks generally run for the nearest tree or log and can be quite difficult to capture. Like many other lizards, broadhead skinks will break off their tails when restrained, distracting the predator and allowing the lizard to escape.
But how do they taste and do you smoke 'em or broil them?
ReplyDeleteI think one of those skinks was named Mike Tyson but I didn't see any ears on Evander so they must have duked it out before!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have such fascinating creatures here. Just as well. Snakes with legs would freak me out.
Mark--LMAO_-Smoke em if ya got em!!!
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Jeannie--I'm moving to Arctic Circle--nutting but Elements and Big chit to kill you there!
Snakes with legs-LOL!
J
I hate skinks! We have those blue-tailed kind.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos! I've never seen them before.
ReplyDeleteKelly--They had what we called Glass Snakes in FL and was this type of Lizard--I must admit--this is not my fav kind of critter--but I had never seen these in the 11 years we had lived here!
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Joey- Neither had I Buddy-- Thanks so much for the nice comment! It truly caught me off guard, but I got to see one of God's awesome creations...doing it's thing!
What a diverse and interesting world huh?
Love ya Bro!
J
So, just curious, what is with your reptile infatuation this week? :)
ReplyDeleteRK-- I'm afraid I have an E-Reptile dysfunction!!! Is there a support grope for this kinda affliction??
ReplyDeleteU Nut!
J
We have lot's of lizards in these parts, but no skanks!
ReplyDeleteWell, we do have skanks (ladies and gents, allow me to introduce my EX-wife), but no skinks...
Pat- Bwahhhaaa haaaa! Sorry t laugh- but that was a goodun.
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