Carlia tetradactyla

Southern Rainbow Skink at Chiltern, VIC

Carlia tetradactyla at Chiltern, VIC - 22 Apr 2025 10:12 AM
Carlia tetradactyla at Chiltern, VIC - 22 Apr 2025 10:12 AM
Carlia tetradactyla at Chiltern, VIC - 22 Apr 2025 10:12 AM
Carlia tetradactyla at Chiltern, VIC - 22 Apr 2025 10:12 AM
Carlia tetradactyla at Chiltern, VIC - 22 Apr 2025 10:12 AM
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Carlia tetradactyla 22 Apr 2025 PatrickCampbell2
Carlia tetradactyla 22 Apr 2025 KylieWaldon
Unverified 22 Apr 2025 KylieWaldon

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this skink was so pretty! not sure I've seen this species before. it was larger than the ones in the garden and tackling a large beetle or cockroach in the leaves. Then it sprung out for a photo!

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   22 Apr 2025
Nice shots Kylie. These skinks are a bit special aren't they. Males have these cool, twin pinstripes down the side that get more colourful in the breeding season. Note the four fingers on the front foot that the specific scientific name refers to.
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   Yesterday
TY Patrick! :)

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