Sand Fish Skink

Today, I am going to introduce you a special reptile.
Sand Fish Skink

Usually, it lives into the sand.
So, people who have Sand Fish Skink as a pet say they get confused whether they raise sand or a fish.

It has scales to live properly in the sand, streamlined shape, sole with scales to move easily, and small eyes to protect sands from coming into the eyes.

About Sand Fish Skink

English name : Sand Fish 
scientific name : TScincus scincus
length of body : 12~16cm
breed : ovoviviparity
life span : about 6~10yrs
activity : diurnal
habitat : desert of North Africa, south peninsula of Arabia and steppe
level of difficulty to raise : middle
prey: cricket, mealworm

UVB Lamp is essential, use spot lamp to maintain 35~43 in hot zone, and 26~29 in cool zone.
You should be mindful degree at night never goes beyond 23, and humidity never goes over 25%.

It does not have an organ that distinguishes gender, but mostly, males have fancier and bigger body.

Notice : Always keep dried and excessive humidity might cause a skin diease.

Reference : Google, Wikipedia.