Juvenile White Eyed Crocodile Skink

Scientific Name: Tribolonotus novaeguineae
Current Size: Approx. 4-6" in length
Current Weight: 1 lbs
Max/Adult Size: 6-8 inches
Source: Farm Bred 
Exact Animal Pictured? No
Unsexed

Animal Selection

Photos show the skinks currently available. One animal will be selected from the available group for your order. Individual markings and coloration may vary slightly. If you have a preference, please contact us before ordering.

• Enclosure: Minimum 40-gallon tank (or roughly 60 x 45 x 45 cm / 24x18 inches for a single or pair). Use a forest-floor setup with a drainage layer, moisture-retentive substrate (such as a mix of organic topsoil and coconut fiber), and plenty of ground-level hides. 
• Water & Swimming: They love to swim and need a dedicated water section or deep dish (around 1 inch deep or more) where they can easily submerge and exit safely. 
• Temperature: Keep the warm side/basking hide at 80–82°F (27–28°C), cool side at 75–78°F (24–26°C), and night temperatures around 72–75°F (22–24°C). 
• Humidity: Maintain high humidity between 70% and 90% (rising up to 80–100% at night) using daily misting and live plants; they dehydrate very rapidly if kept too dry. 
• Lighting: Provide a 12-hour day/night cycle with low-level supplemental UVB lighting. 
• Diet: Strictly insectivorous. Feed live crickets, roaches, small worms, and other small arthropods dusted with calcium and vitamin supplements. 
• Handling: Minimize handling. They are timid, stress-prone, and view being held as a threat; they are best enjoyed as passive display animals. 

• Miniature Dinosaurs: They feature four rows of heavily keeled, spiky dorsal scales that look just like a tiny alligator or crocodile.
• Vocalizations: Unlike most lizards, crocodile skinks can produce a sharp squeak or barking sound when startled or distressed.
• Playing Dead: When severely threatened or cornered, they may feign death (thanatosis) or drop their tail as a defense mechanism.
• Pale Eye Rims: They earn their common name from the distinct pale-white or cream-colored ring surrounding their eyes.