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Ocellated Skink for Sale

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Chalcides ocellatus

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Information and Care Sheet for the Ocellated Skink

The Ocellated Skink (Chalcides ocellatus) is a species of skink found in Greece, southern Italy, Malta, and parts of northern Africa. It has a small head, cylindrical body, and five toes on each foot. They are very agile and are often found in arid areas. The Ocellated Skink is notable for the presence of ocelli and for its wide variety of coloration patterns. It preys on various insects, including those with hard exoskeletons, arachnids, and small lizards, including its own young. In captivity it also eats sweet fruits, boiled eggs and pieces of meat. Females of the species give birth to live young through vivipary.

Also known as Eyed Skink or gongilo

Size of an Ocellated Skink

As an adult, it generally reaches about 6 to 12 inches of length

Feeding an Ocellated Skink

Small crickets coated in calcium and vitamin powder.

Caging Requirements for an Ocellated Skink

Housing/Habitat: Their natural habitat can be simulated with an aquarium equipped with an under tank heater at one end and sand substrate. Landscape with rocks, bark, and leaves to provide hiding places.

Lighting: Full spectrum fluorescent bulbs are recommended. A basking light should be provided during early morning hours.

Temperature: Day 77° –86° Night 68°

 


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Sexing

We do our best to sex your animals correctly. However, we do not guarantee sexing.

Shipping Information

$39.99 for for any number of animals to anywere in the United States only.

Health Certificate: The following states may require a $20 Health Certificate to ship animals. GA, VA, WA, WV, MT, OH, UT. We will notify you if this affects your order.

All Live Animals are shipped Priority Overnight Delivery to your door from Fedex or UPS. Orders received are generally processed and shipped the day after they are received. Full details regarding our Shipping Methods can be found here.

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Animal Photos

Please note that the photos on our website are a representative of that species and the actual animal you receive may differ from the photo.

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