Observations in the Family: Scincidae

English Name: Skinks

Cape Skink

Cape Skink
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Blesfontein yard
Observed on: 16th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th January 2014
Likely ID: Cape Skink (Trachylepis capensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Bluebum Skink

Bluebum Skink
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Escarpment edge walk Blesfontein
Observed on: 15th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th January 2014
Likely ID: Cape Dwarf Burrowing Skink (Scelotes caffer)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Phound and photoed by Alexander on my camera. Fotoed 'cos his camera stopped working. You should have heard the profanities! It was only afterwards that I asked him if he had switched off the 60 second delay that he had used for a self-portrait of himself sitting on the cliff edge in the steamy sunset that he was able to get it to behave. Luckily he had not smashed the camera to pieces yet. I kept the pictures!

KNP skink

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By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesErnest Porter's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Kruger National Park
Observed on: 16th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 24th January 2014
Likely ID: Rainbow Skink (Trachylepis margaritifer)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2

KNP Lizzard

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By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesErnest Porter's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: S94, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 15th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 24th January 2014
Likely ID: Rainbow Skink (Trachylepis margaritifer)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Erdslang

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By: Beneke74Beneke74's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesBeneke74's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Wolfkloof/werf
Observed on: 17th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Likely ID: Cape Legless Skink (Acontias meleagris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Erdslang

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By: Beneke74Beneke74's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesBeneke74's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Wolfkloof/werf
Observed on: 16th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 16th January 2014
Likely ID: Cape Legless Skink (Acontias meleagris subsp. meleagris)
Identifications: 4
Agreements: 1
Comments: 6
Description: Very common when you start digging around

Lizard giving birth

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By: johann.spiesjohann.spies is knowledgeable about Amphibians and Reptilesjohann.spies's earned reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Walker Dr, Buffels Bay
Observed on: 7th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 14th January 2014
Likely ID: Cape Skink (Trachylepis capensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 9
Description: This lizard gave birth to 5 babies in the caravan park in Buffalo Bay.

Cape Skink

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By: Francois KrielFrancois Kriel's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesFrancois Kriel's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesFrancois Kriel's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: 3226, Beach St
Observed on: 1st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Likely ID: Cape Skink (Trachylepis capensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Stellenbosch rubber tummy

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By: magrietb
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSpider Club of South Africa
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Location: Stellenbosch botanical garden
Observed on: 10th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Likely ID: Cape Skink (Trachylepis capensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Stellenbosch sorry skink

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By: magrietb
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSpider Club of South Africa
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Location: Stellenbosch botanical garden
Observed on: 10th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Likely ID: Cape Skink (Trachylepis capensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Trachylepis sp2

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGawie's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGawie's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Kruger National Park
Observed on: 2nd April 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2014
Likely ID: Rainbow Skink (Trachylepis margaritifer)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Trachylepis sp

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGawie's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGawie's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Kruger National Park
Observed on: 2nd April 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2014
Likely ID: Rainbow Skink (Trachylepis margaritifer)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Legless skink, impaled on fence

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By: sallyslaksallyslak's reputation in Amphibians and Reptilessallyslak's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Beneke Rd, Friemersheim
Observed on: 25th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2014
Likely ID: Cape Legless Skink (Acontias meleagris)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

Vairable or Red- sided Skink ???

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By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesErnest Porter's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 9th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th January 2014
Likely ID: Speckle Rock Skink (Trachylepis punctatissima)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

KNP Lizzard

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By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesErnest Porter's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Kruger National Park
Observed on: 14th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th January 2014
Likely ID: African Stripe Skink (Trachylepis striata subsp. striata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

KNP Reptile

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By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesErnest Porter's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Kruger National Park
Observed on: 16th July 2011
Added to iSpot: 6th January 2014
Likely ID: African Stripe Skink (Trachylepis striata subsp. striata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Vairable or Red- sided Skink ???

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By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesErnest Porter's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 21st March 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th January 2014
Likely ID: Red-Sided Skink (Trachylepis homalocephala)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Wahlberg's Snake-eyed Skink

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: 10, Mount Argus Rd
Observed on: 31st December 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd January 2014
Likely ID: Wahlberg's Snake-eyed Skink (Afroablepharus walbergii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Hatchling no bigger than 2cm.

Trachylepis sparsa

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGawie's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGawie's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Imfolozi Game Reserve
Observed on: 11th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 2nd January 2014
Likely ID: Striped Skink (Trachylepis striata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Rainbow Skink

Blue tail Skink
By: Kobus LubbeKobus Lubbe's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesKobus Lubbe's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: S36, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 1st August 2013
Added to iSpot: 31st December 2013
Likely ID: Rainbow Skink (Trachylepis margaritifer)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Worm Snake

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By: Kobus LubbeKobus Lubbe's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesKobus Lubbe's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: R323, Ladismith
Observed on: 28th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 31st December 2013
Likely ID: Cape Legless Skink (Acontias meleagris)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 4
Description: Found in horse paddock under manure

Sundevalls Writhing Skink

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By: Kobus LubbeKobus Lubbe's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesKobus Lubbe's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Ngamiland North, North West
Observed on: 1st December 2010
Added to iSpot: 31st December 2013
Likely ID: Sundevalls Writhing Skink (Lygosoma sundevallii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Rainbow rock skink

Rainbow rock skink
By: Andrew Deacon
South African National ParksToyota Enviro Outreach
Amphibians and Reptiles expert
Location: Cleveland NR, Phalaborwa
Observed on: 12th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 30th December 2013
Likely ID: Rainbow rock skink (Trachylepis margaritifer)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Spotted-neck Snake-eyed Skink

Spotted-neck Snake-eyed Skink
By: Andrew Deacon
South African National ParksToyota Enviro Outreach
Amphibians and Reptiles expert
Location: Cleveland NR, Phalaborwa
Observed on: 12th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 30th December 2013
Likely ID: Spotted-neck Snake-eyed Skink (Afroablepharus maculicolis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Unknown Lizard/Skink

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By: Michael McSweeney
BirdLife South AfricaSouth African National Parks Honorary Rangers
Michael McSweeney's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesMichael McSweeney's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: H1-2, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 18th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th December 2013
Likely ID: Striped Skink (Trachylepis striata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Wahlberg's snake-eyed skink

Wahlberg's snake-eyed skink
By: Andrew Deacon
South African National ParksToyota Enviro Outreach
Amphibians and Reptiles expert
Location: Cleveland NR, Phalaborwa
Observed on: 11th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th December 2013
Likely ID: Wahlberg's snake-eyed skink (Afroablepharus walbergii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Skink

By: JoLouisJoLouis's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesJoLouis's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: B 381, Kigoma
Observed on: 3rd October 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th December 2013
Likely ID: Specklelip Skink (Trachylepis maculilabris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Sundeval’s writhing skink

Sundeval’s writhing skink
By: Andrew Deacon
South African National ParksToyota Enviro Outreach
Amphibians and Reptiles expert
Location: Cleveland NR, Phalaborwa
Observed on: 10th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th December 2013
Likely ID: Sundeval’s writhing skink (Mochlus sundevallii subsp. sundevallii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

rainbow skink

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Masebe Nature Reserve
Observed on: 16th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th December 2013
Likely ID: Rainbow Skink (Trachylepis margaritifer)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Mabuya

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By: JoLouisJoLouis's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesJoLouis's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: rivervalley
Observed on: 24th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th December 2013
Likely ID: Wahlberg's Snake-eyed Skink (Afroablepharus walbergii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Trachylepis striata

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By: Andrew Deacon
South African National ParksToyota Enviro Outreach
Amphibians and Reptiles expert
Location: Cleveland
Observed on: 10th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 24th December 2013
Likely ID: Striped skink (Trachylepis striata subsp. striata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Unknown Lizard

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By: Michael McSweeney
BirdLife South AfricaSouth African National Parks Honorary Rangers
Michael McSweeney's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesMichael McSweeney's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Berg en Dal Rest Camp
Observed on: 17th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd December 2013
Likely ID: Rainbow Skink (Trachylepis margaritifer)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Approx 15cm in length.

Lizard

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By: Michael McSweeney
BirdLife South AfricaSouth African National Parks Honorary Rangers
Michael McSweeney's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesMichael McSweeney's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Kruger Park, Lowveld
Observed on: 18th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd December 2013
Likely ID: Rainbow Skink (Trachylepis margaritifer)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Approx 20cm in length.

Sundevall's Writhing Skink

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Masebe Nature Reserve
Observed on: 12th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd December 2013
Likely ID: Sundevall's Writhing Skink (Mochlus sundevallii subsp. sundevallii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

rainbow skink

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Klaserie
Observed on: 20th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd December 2013
Likely ID: Rainbow skink (Trachylepis margaritifer)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Slinky Skink

Acontias meleagris - Cape Legless Skink
By: Mo
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)
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Location: Track leading to Highlands Trail
Observed on: 28th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 18th December 2013
Likely ID: Cape Legless Skink (Acontias meleagris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Deftly captured by Alex.

Wedge-snouted Skink (Trachylepis acutilabris) ?

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By: naturgucker57naturgucker57's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: D2306, Erongo
Observed on: 15th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 15th December 2013
Likely ID: Wedge-snouted Skink (Trachylepis acutilabris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3
Description: Found this reptile on 120915 at Ai Aiba Lodge, N Namibia.

Skink and meal

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By: Richard AdcockRichard Adcock's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRichard Adcock's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens
Observed on: 9th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th December 2013
Likely ID: Trachylepis capensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
Description: No idea what caterpillar it might be!

Lizard

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By: E. Eifler
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersOverberg Lowlands Conservation Trust
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Location: Uitvlugt 03.10.13
Observed on: 3rd October 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th December 2013
Likely ID: Cape Skink (Trachylepis capensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Scelotes anguineus

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By: BrianR
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: 13, Burman Rd
Observed on: 12th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th December 2013
Likely ID: Scelotes anguineus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Eastern Coastal Skink at Tembe

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By: Wynand Uys
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Location: Tembe Elephant Park
Observed on: 24th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd December 2013
Likely ID: Eastern Coastal Skink (Trachylepis depressa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: About 190mm Basking on a log. Tick or mites in armpits.

Highlands tailless skink

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By: magrietb
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSpider Club of South Africa
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Location: Highlands trail, Kogelberg WC
Observed on: 28th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th November 2013
Likely ID: Red-Sided Skink (Trachylepis homalocephala)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Highlands legless skink

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By: magrietb
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSpider Club of South Africa
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Location: Highlands trail, Kogelberg WC
Observed on: 28th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th November 2013
Likely ID: Cape Legless Skink (Acontias meleagris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 2

Spotted skink

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By: Francois KrielFrancois Kriel's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesFrancois Kriel's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesFrancois Kriel's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: N14, Aggeneys
Observed on: 25th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th November 2013
Likely ID: Variegated Skink (Trachylepis variegata subsp. variegata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Rainbow Skink

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By: Maritza
Kruger2Canyons
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Location: Wild Rivers Private Nature Reserve
Observed on: 19th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st November 2013
Likely ID: Rainbow Skink (Trachylepis margaritifer)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

Variegated skink

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By: Francois KrielFrancois Kriel's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesFrancois Kriel's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesFrancois Kriel's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: 97, Voortrekker Street
Observed on: 11th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 19th November 2013
Likely ID: Variegated Skink (Trachylepis variegata subsp. variegata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Sundevall's Writhing Skink - Lygosoma sundevallii

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By: ScavengerScavenger's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesScavenger's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesScavenger's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Welgevonden Game Reserve
Observed on: 12th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th November 2013
Likely ID: Sundevall's Writhing Skink (Lygosoma sundevallii)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2

Red-Sided Skink

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By: SihleSihle's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesSihle's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Brakkefontein, Cape Farms
Observed on: 14th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th November 2013
Likely ID: Red-Sided Skink (Trachylepis homalocephala)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Red-Sided Skink

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By: SihleSihle's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesSihle's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Brakkefontein, Cape Farms
Observed on: 24th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th November 2013
Likely ID: Red-Sided Skink (Trachylepis homalocephala)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Skink

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By: SihleSihle's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesSihle's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Brakkefontein, Cape Farms
Observed on: 17th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th November 2013
Likely ID: Cape Skink (Trachylepis capensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

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