Ocellated Bronze Skink Natural History
Size
Ocellated Bronze Skinks reach 30cm (12 inches) in length and weigh roughly 40g.
Habitat and Distribution
These skinks have a large range being found in countries across Europe, The Middle East, Asia and Northern Africa. They can be found in a number of environments including farmland, coastland and gravel desert.
Diet
They are mostly insectivorous feeding on crickets, isopods, ants, beetles and spiders. However, they have also been known to eat small lizards too (including their own young). They will also eat some plant matter including vegetation, fruit and flowers.
Groups and Breeding
Mothers give birth to up to 6 live young.
Threats
This species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN with a stable population.
Interesting Facts
This skink is also known as the ‘eyed skink’ or ‘gongilo’.
The Ocellated Bronze Skinks During Your Day Out in Kent
Wingham Wildlife Park is home to 6 Ocellated Bronze Skinks and they can be seen in our Reptile House alongside a wide variety of other reptile species.