Is the five line sh-ink lizard dangerous ?

Answer 1

The Five-Lined Skink is not dangerous. It is in stable condition. The Skink is an excellent digger and conisidered a woodland lizard. It will detach its tail if grasped or knocked against a fixed object, but can also break of its tail if concerned by pushing it against a rigid surface. The detached tail wiggles around for up to several minutes, presumably to act as a live decoy while the skink makes a quick getaway. The tail regenerates over time (3-4 weeks) but never grows as long as the orginal. If you did ever see one you may have thought this was somewhat dangerous- looking. It is a way to get away from a predator.

Answer 2

No, the only "dangerous", as in venomous, lizard in the United States is the increasingly-rare Gila Monster of the desert Southwest, and even they are passive, sluggish animals. Skinks are completely non-venomous and non-aggressive, in spite of many old wives' tales(especially in the South)claiming that such lizards are "scorpions"(what WERE these old wives SMOKING?)and are "deadly". I've known folks who were more terrified of one of these little lizards than of a Rattlesnake, all because of some ignoramus folk belief!

Answer 3

The Five Lined Skink ((Other common names include blue-tailed skink and red-headed skink))is definitely NOT dangerous.

In Canada, the five-lined skink is listed as threatened by both federal and provincial endangered species legislation, and accordingly, it is illegal to capture these animals from the wild, or to harass or kill them.

Answer 4

The Five-lined skink is a wonderful bug catcher and as far as am aware, is not available in the pet trade. The male has a brilliant blue tail, while the female is a dull brown. They are native to my state. Worth their weight in gold for catching bugs so please just enjoy watching them. Thanks

Answer 5

No. They are harmless and nice to have around a house. I used to catch them, all the time, when I was a kid. I always let them go, of course.