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    Take a Look at 8 Skinks in Texas (Pictures) - Wildlife …

    • Scientific Name: Plestiodon fasciatus The Five-lined skinkis a common site in Eastern Texas. As the name suggests, these skinks have five white or yellow lines running along their backs. These stripes ar… See more

    Great Plains Skink

    Scientific Name: Plestiodon obsoletus The Great Plains skinkcan be found in Central and Western Texas. On average, this skink grows to be around 9 inches long, but some adults can r… See more

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    Many-Lined Skink

    Scientific Name: Plestiodon multivirgatus The Many-linked skink, also known as the variable skink, can be found in Western Texas. They prefer to live in higher elevations i… See more

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    Coal Skink

    Scientific Name: Plestiodon anthracinus The Coal skink, another skink species found in Texas, is known for its small size, measuring between 3 and 5 inches in length. The… See more

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    8 Skinks Found in Texas! (ID Guide) - Bird Watching HQ
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    Where do Great Plains skinks live in Texas?
    Great Plains Skinks in Texas are frequently found in prairie grassland with open, low-growing plants. However, they occasionally also live in woodland or semi-arid desert areas. Great Plains Skinks are very aggressive if threatened! They hide under rocks, shrubs, or logs but are very likely to bite if they are disturbed or handled.
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    Great Plains Skink
    Many-Lined Skink
    Coal Skink
    Where do Great Plains skinks live in Texas?