I spotted these two Five-lined Skinks mating near one of my storage buildings (Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas). I believe this is my first time photographing a mating pair of Skinks or Lizards. Notice that the male has a tick near the front leg. Gear Used: Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lens: Canon EF100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Technical:… Read More »
This Skink was on a large cottonwood tree that was dead and near the auto tour road. This was at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. During the breeding season, they develop orangish, engorged cheeks (thus broad-headed skink) like this one seems to have. How I Got The Shot: Broad-headed Skink I always stop at this log because… Read More »
I think this is a Five-lined Skink I came across here in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas. It could be an adult Five-lined Skink that has lost its three dorsal stripes, but I’m still guessing that it’s the Southern Coal Skink. If I’m wrong, please correct me by leaving a comment below. How I Got The Shot –… Read More »
I spotted this juvenile Five-lined Skink on this log while I was doing a photo walk near my place in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas. The bright blue tail makes it easy to spot. After I took this photo the skink went into a crack in the log and disappeared from view. I posted a photo back on… Read More »
This juvenile Five-lined Skink is hanging around my cabin near the Ouachita National Forest here in Arkansas. These Skinks are common here in my area. I have tried to photograph this juvenile for several weeks. They are not like the Prairie Lizards or Green Anloes that I also have in the area. I can get close to these… Read More »