Did you know that broadhead skinks’ heads turn red or orange and get bigger during mating season?
Broadhead Skinks
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Broadhead skinks are black, brown, or gray lizards with five white or yellow stripes.
Least Concern - Population Stable
Habitat:
Forests
nesting habits:
Broadhead skinks lay eggs every two weeks in June and July.
seasons broadhead skinks are active in our area:
All Year
Diet:
Bugs, mollusks, spiders, rodents, and small reptiles
hunting Behavior:
Broadhead skinks forage in trees and on the ground during the day.
Commonly Confused With:
Common Five-Lined Skinks
Broadhead skinks are often confused with common five-lined skinks because both are black or brown with five white or yellow lines.
Broadhead skinks are larger and have a row of large scales under their tails.