I was in the back yard, helping my husband hang the bird feeder. Evidently the Raccoons figured our how to jump from the tree to the feeder, so we strung a longer cable. Now they really have to walk the tightrope to get to it. This is my old feeder, not the new “squirrel proof” one I hung in the front yard.
While there I spotted a male Cuban Brown Anole. Not one of my favorites since they are taking over the territory of the Green Anole (my favorite). But I let everything live here that wants to. I did get some pictures that I’ll post one of these day, but while out there I spotted this young 5 Lined Skink. I love this picture. Isn’t he the cutest little bug eater you’ve seen today?
The youngsters have a beautiful iridescent blue tail. He wouldn’t let me get a picture of it. 
Here’s a closer look at his face. He’s really very pretty.
I haven't seen a skink 'round here, but my development was brand-spankity new when I moved in 3 years ago, and it took at least a year for the anoles to come back after all the construction was done. The skink looks sort of related to the salamanders we had up north.
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He really IS a cute little Skink! Probably about as cute as a Skink can be anyway ; )
ReplyDeleteNothing like that here in the northeast that I know of.
Amazing Photos!!
ReplyDeleteI've heard others from your area talking about Skinks... They just look like little lizards to me..
ReplyDeletePretty little guy... Does he 'hurt' your flowers/plants/veggies????
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteThe last shot is gorgeous. What a funny animal!!
I think he is beautiful. I have him on my desktop.(computer)
ReplyDeleteHee hee..that is a cute little fellow. Thanks for the info..I love that I can read blogs and always learn something.
ReplyDeleteVery nice shot of the skink- I especially like the close-up photo. The 5-lined Skink was the first lizard that I remember seeing as a kid- I was quite fascinated by it.
ReplyDeleteOh, I found a 5-lined skink last summer--a young one with the blue line. Here is the link:
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They really are beautiful. I like your photos better than mine--especially the close-up.
We have one in the house and we don't know how to get it out. We are afraid of it and don't want to touch it. We have 2 dogs and we are afraid that if they it they might get sick. Any advise would be appreciated
ReplyDeleteAnonymous...I usually take a broom and a dustmop..open the door..and then use them to encourage it toward the opening and outside.
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