Stump-tailed Skink - Revision history

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Scientific name: ''Tiliqua rugosus''

Other names: Shingleback or Pinecone skink

==Description==

This lizard is in the same subfamily as the blue-tongued skink. They can grow to 25cm. They have very rough scales and look very much like a pinecone, hence one of the common names. They have a short fat stumpy tail, which acts as a food reserve. The lizard has a two heads appearance, which is an effective defence mechanism.

==Range==

These lizards are found in southern and south-eastern Australia. They live in the dry desert regions.

==Enclosure==

A medium-sized vivarium is suitable for these lizards; approximately 150 x 70 x 50cm will be large enough for a trio.

Lighting plays a very important part in the maintenance of lizards when kept in the vivarium. The correct lighting cycle (diurnal and nocturnal) provides the photoperiod, which helps to stimulate their feeding and breeding habits. Using a suitable tube can provide ultraviolet light.

==Diet==

These lizards have a fairly wide-ranged diet so are easy to provide for. They will eat one or a combination of the following foods: - insects, snails, pink mice, lean chopped pieces of beef, raw eggs, fruit, dog and cat food. A good quality vitamin supplement should be given with the food. A small water bowl should be provided.

==Temperature==

The vivarium should be heated to a daytime temperature of 22 to 35ºC and at night 16 to 22ºC.

==Breeding==

These viviparous lizards are bred in captivity. A single female produces 2 to 3 young a year. These are very heavy in body and are approximately 14cm in length.

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 Scientific name: ''Tiliqua rugosus''
 Other names: Shingleback or Pinecone skink
-[[Image:Shingleback_Skink.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''A shingleback skink (''Tiliqua rugosa'') at Sydney Wildlife World''' (Wikimedia Commons)]]
+[[Image:Shingleback_Skink.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''A shingleback skink (''Tiliqua rugosa'') at Sydney Wildlife World''']]
 ==Description==