Broad Headed Skink
by Carl Moore
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Broad Headed Skink
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Carl Moore
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May 2015 Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Tennessee The broad-headed skink gets its name from the wide jaws, giving the head a triangular appearance. Adult males are brown or olive brown in color and have bright orange heads during the mating season in spring. Females have five light stripes running down the back and the tail, similar to the Five-lined Skink. Juveniles are dark brown or black and also striped and have blue tails.
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May 27th, 2015
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Sharon Nelson-Bianco
Hi Carl, I enjoy this skink photo. I have a couple skinks who hang out on my patio and I enjoy their interaction with humans. They are very engaging. I also like the background you give on the wildlife. Well done! Best regards, Sharon
Carl Moore replied:
Thank you for the comments Sharon! I do enjoy how they interact with humans as well.
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