Red Eyed Crocodile Skink (Tribolonotus gracilis) For Sale

Care questions

What setup does a crocodile skink need?

A humid, heavily planted enclosure with deep leaf litter, plenty of cover and a shallow water area they can enter. They are semi-aquatic and secretive — visible hides and a moisture gradient matter more than floor space.

Are crocodile skinks handleable?

They are a display animal rather than a handling animal. Crocodile skinks are easily stressed, can vocalise when alarmed, and may drop their tail. They are best appreciated in a well-planted enclosure where they will behave naturally.

Why does my crocodile skink hide constantly?

That is normal behaviour, not a problem. In the wild they spend most of their time under leaf litter and near water. A skink with enough cover will emerge more often than one in a sparse enclosure, because it feels secure enough to.

What do lizards eat?

It depends entirely on the species — insectivores, omnivores and specialists all sit under the same word. This guide breaks the categories down. For the animals we sell, the species-specific requirement is stated in the listing.

Do crocodile skinks need high humidity?

Yes. Tribolonotus are forest-floor animals that need consistently damp substrate, a large water dish they can submerge in, and cover at ground level. Dry conditions cause shedding problems quickly.

Why does my lizard do push-ups?

It is territorial and social signalling rather than exercise or distress. The behaviour is explained here.

What should healthy lizard droppings look like?

A firm dark portion with a distinct white urate cap. Runny, discoloured or absent urates are worth investigating. There is a fuller reference here.