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Hot: 29 to 32 °C
Cold: 4 to 15 °C
150 to 250 USD
5 to 15 PSI
Jump: 0.5-1 Feet
Run: 2-5 Miles per hour (4-8 km/h)
Animal Type: Carnivores
One of the most interesting lizard species found in the southern United States is the broad-headed skink, or Plestiodon laticeps. Its native habitat begins in Virginia and continues westward to eastern Texas, as well as into Florida.
This area has a wide range of ecosystems, from densely vegetated regions to more open ones, such as woods and forests. The broad-headed skink thrives in this varied habitat, however it does seem to favor sunny spots like woodland margins and clearings.
An interesting lizard species endemic to the southern United States, the broad-headed skink (Plestiodon laticeps) has a striking and unusual look. All the way from Virginia to Florida and even into eastern Texas, these lizards have adapted to a wide variety of environments, but they really love sunny spots, such clearings and the borders of forests.
As an essential protective adaptation, the broad-headed skink's distinctive blue tail stands out among its most distinctive characteristics. A skink's ability to autonomously remove its tail gives it the ability to wiggle away from predators.