Species: Eumeces fasciatus, Five-lined Skink
Description: 5 - 8.5" long, smooth scaled. Adult 5 distinct stripes, tail blue-gray, head sometimes reddish. Juveniles have bright blue tails.
Habitat: Moist woods, leaf litter, rock piles, gardens, suns on rocks, timbers, walkways, etc.
Range: Central and eastern US
Food: Invertebrates, insects, spiders
Status:
Juvenile Five-lined Skink Durham Co NC March 29 2005