Description
It grows to a maximum of 14 cm, but rarely exceeds a size of 9 cm. According to statistics, the average Common Garden Skink lives up to 2–3 years. The Garden Skink usually has a browny black colour and sometimes may appear a dark shade of red when bathing in the sun.
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