Eastern Water Skink

Description:

The eastern water skink is a relatively large skink, some specimens reaching nearly 30cm in length. They are fast, active, streamlined lizards which are recognised by their shiny scales and beautiful green-gold colour on the back. The sides are black with small white spots, while the underside is white or pale grey. Adults defend a territory, often to the point of conflict, although this is usually avoided by the resident lizard warning off potential trespassers with a complex series of head-bobbing movements (Description From Australian Reptile Park Website)

Habitat:

Have recently discovered one of these skinks in my yard. They do prefer to live by slow running waterways, but is not uncommon to find them in more drier areas. I do have water in a pit and tubs around my yard because of the frogs that live here so that maybe why this one has taken up residence here at the moment