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Emerald Tree Skink
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Common name: Emerald Tree Skink
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Scientific name: Lamprolepis smaragdina
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Origin: Southeast Asia (Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands)
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Size: 8–10 inches (including tail)
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Weight: ~20–30 g
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Lifespan: 7–12 years in captivity (longer with excellent care)
🧬 Appearance
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Color: Bright emerald green (most common), sometimes with brown backs or blue hues
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Body: Slender, elongated, with long legs and sharp claws for climbing
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Tail: Long and whip-like, excellent for balance but fragile if injured
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Eyes: Large, alert, with expressive gaze
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Build: Agile and sleek — very different from bulky lizards like blue-tongue skinks
🧠 Temperament
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Personality: Curious, active, and intelligent but skittish compared to many reptiles
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Handling: Not great “cuddle” pets — they tolerate short, gentle handling but are very fast and can escape easily
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Behavior: Arboreal (tree-dwelling), diurnal (day-active), often seen basking or exploring
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Social: Can sometimes live in pairs/groups in very large enclosures, but males may fight
🏡 Habitat & Care (in captivity)
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Enclosure: Vertical tank essential — at least 18x18x36 inches for one; bigger is better
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Substrate: Soil, coconut fiber, bioactive setups with leaf litter
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Decor: Lots of climbing branches, cork bark, and live plants for hiding and activity
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Temperature:
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Basking: 90–95°F
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Ambient: 78–85°F
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Night: ~70–75°F
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Humidity: 70–80% (daily misting, live plants help)
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Lighting: Strong UVB lighting required for health and calcium metabolism
🍴 Diet
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Type: Omnivore (but insect-heavy)
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Staple foods: Crickets, roaches, silkworms, mealworms, black soldier fly larvae
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Fruits/veg: Soft fruits (mango, papaya, berries) and some greens (collard, mustard) in small amounts
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Supplements: Calcium + D3 and multivitamins dusted on feeders
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