Description
Available now: [age, size and sex]. [Captive bred].
About the Peters’ Banded Skink
The Peters’ banded skink is a small, sand dwelling lizard from the dry regions of Africa. It has a stocky body, a short tail, smooth shiny scales and bold dark bands on a pale sandy background. Adults usually reach about 8 to 10 inches and can live 10 years or more with good care.
Temperament
These skinks are calm, quiet and usually easy to handle. They spend much of their time burrowing in sand, so they are most active in the evening.
Housing
A 20 to 40 gallon enclosure is enough for one adult. Fill it with several inches of clean, dry sand so it can burrow, and add a hide and a shallow water dish.
Heat and Lighting
Keep a warm basking area around 95 to 105°F, a cooler side in the 80s, and low humidity. UVB lighting on a 12 hour cycle is recommended.
Diet
Peters’ banded skinks eat insects such as crickets, roaches and mealworms. Dust food with calcium and offer fresh water.
Is This Lizard Right for You?
A good choice if you want a small, hardy desert lizard with a simple setup.
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