The blue tail on this skink is meant to attract the attention of any predators that discover the skink. The predator will grab the tail and it will break off or be shes by the skink (autotomy), saving the lizard. The tail will regenerate. the skinks around our pond area were captured around the Mentone (overlook) area by my boy's when they were young. Skinks are great to have around your yard as they eat spiders, crickets, and other insects.
A backyard water garden with a waterfall, fish, frogs and more. Also, visits from rabbits, chipmunks and a variety of other things.