Skinks for Sale
Our Skink Species
We work with three skink species. Two are Egernia from the Mallee Shrublands of Western Australia, social lizards reaching about 6 inches in length. One is the Red-eyed Crocodile Skink from Papua New Guinea, a tropical species with distinctive armored appearance.
About our Skinks
We work with skinks from two distinct regions, the Mallee Shrublands of Western Australia and the tropical forests of Papua New Guinea. Our Australian Egernia species are social desert dwellers with impressive defense mechanisms and spiny armored scales. The Red-eyed Crocodile Skink from Papua New Guinea brings a completely different appeal with its prehistoric appearance and tropical habitat requirements.
We produce captive bred skinks in our facility. Every animal is established, feeding well, and backed by our health guarantee. These are animals raised from day one in proper captive conditions with access to our breeding team for any care questions or guidance you need.
Whether you're looking for the social behaviors of Australian species or the unique appearance of New Guinea crocodile skinks, each brings something distinct to your collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Australian Egernia species (E. depressa and E. epsisolus) are desert shrubland dwellers that need hot, dry setups with basking spots reaching 95 to 110°F and relatively low humidity. They're social animals that can be housed in groups and have spiny defensive scales. The Red-eyed Crocodile Skink from Papua New Guinea requires high humidity tropical conditions with cooler temperatures, lives alone, and has distinctive ridged scales that give it a prehistoric appearance.
Both types make good captive animals, but they have different care requirements. Australian Egernia species are hardy and adapt well to captivity with straightforward hot, dry setups. Red-eyed Crocodile Skinks need more attention to humidity control and prefer less handling. Choose based on which environment you're better equipped to maintain, hot and arid or warm and humid.
Australian Egernia species reach approximately 16 centimeters, which is roughly 6 inches total length. Red-eyed Crocodile Skinks stay similar in size, around 6 to 8 inches total length. All three species are compact lizards that don't require massive enclosures, making them practical for keepers with limited space.
Australian Egernia species are omnivores. In captivity we feed insects. Red-eyed Crocodile Skinks are primarily insectivorous, feeding on appropriately sized crickets, small roaches, and other feeder insects dusted with calcium and vitamins.
This depends entirely on the species. Australian Egernia species naturally live in small family groups in the wild, so they can be housed together successfully with proper planning, adequate space, multiple hiding spots, and careful monitoring. Red-eyed Crocodile Skinks are solitary and should always be housed individually. Never mix different species together.
These are shrubland species adapted to the Mallee regions of Western Australia. Provide a temperature gradient with a basking spot around 95 to 110°F and a cool side in the low 80s. Humidity should stay relatively low, matching their natural arid habitat. The enclosure needs rock work, crevices for hiding, and secure areas where they can wedge themselves in when they want privacy.
This species comes from tropical Papua New Guinea and requires high humidity setups, typically 70 to 90%. Temperature ranges are cooler than the Australian species, with ambient temps around 75 to 80°F and a basking spot around 85°F. The enclosure should include moss substrate for moisture retention, hiding spots, and shallow water for soaking.
Australian Egernia species can live up to 25 years in captivity with proper care. Red-eyed Crocodile Skinks typically live 10 to 15 years. Their longevity makes starting with captive bred animals important, giving you the best foundation for a long term relationship with healthy genetics and no wild caught stress or parasite issues.