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Red-eyed Crocodile Skink — Fact Sheet

Tribolonotus gracilis · Red-eyed Crocodile Skink

📋 At a glance

Adult size16-20 cm
LifespanNot reliably documented; plan for a long-term commitment
SubspeciesNo captive-care subspecies split
OriginSee the full care guide for distribution details.
ActivityNocturnal
DifficultyIntermediate
LegalCITES: not listed; EU: Annex D; local rules still apply

🏠 Enclosure

  • Use the enclosure dimensions, heating, humidity, and safety values from the structured care profile and full care guide.

🌡️ Temperature

  • Warm hide: 27-28 °C
  • Warm zone: 22-26 °C
  • Cool zone: 21-24 °C
  • Night: 20-23 °C

🪳 Feeding

  • Feed according to the prey type and schedule in the structured care profile; remove uneaten prey promptly.

🩺 Health — warning signs

  • Watch for appetite loss, abnormal posture, injury, breathing issues, failed shedding or molting, and sustained weight loss.