RAINBOW SKINKS

RAINBOW SKINKS

By Nyssa and katalia

AppearanceRainbow skink looks like a rainbow coloured snake with feetThey are a very scaly and have a very long tailSkinks are 3-4cm long not including their long thin tail

Where they liveRainbow skinks prefer moist areas like litter, rocks and logsThey lay 20-100 small white eggs that are 8-10mm longIt is common for them to lay their eggs in the soil of potted plants

Interesting factsRainbow skinks are native to Australia but were seen in Auckland during the 1960s.Adult Rainbow skinks are smaller than other skinks but they all look similar

How they are a threatRainbow skinks are posing a threat to new Zealand's native skinksThey will fight native animals for food and habitatRainbow skinks have invaded other country's such as Hawaii so they are a threat all around the world

How can we help eradicate themIf you live in an area that has rainbow skinks, check your personal belongings for rainbow skinks Checking potted plants for rainbow skinks