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Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink (Tribolonotus gracilis)

Care level: Intermediate/advanced 

Temperament: display pet; often very shy 

Minimum Enclosure Size: 24”×18”×18” (120cm×45cm×45cm)

Basking Spot Temp (surface): 82-85°F (28-29°C)

Warm Side Temp: 77-82°F (25-28°C)

Cold Side Temp: 72-75° F (22-24° C)

UVB: UVI zone 0.5-1/Ferguson zone 1 (Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at distance of 12”+(30cm+) with no mesh or 18”+(45cm+) away with typical mesh)

Humidity: 70-80% during the day, 80-100% at night

Diet: insectivores

Size: 6-8″(16-20cm)

(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)


Other Resources:

ReptiFiles Guide – Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink

Dubia.com Guide – Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink