{"product_id":"reptile-gidgee-skink-egernia-stokesii","title":"REPTILE - GIDGEE SKINK (EGERNIA STOKESII)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe gidgee skink (\u003cem\u003eEgernia stokesii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a 7-10” long, diurnal, terrestrial lizard native to Australia. They prefer arid to semi-arid habitats with plenty of rocks for cover, as they spend most of their time in crevices, although they will also hide among fallen timber in dry forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGidgee skinks have stout bodies with a small head, short limbs, long toes, and short tail. Their body is covered with small spines that become longer and more pronounced on the tail. Coloring and pattern varies by subspecies, and they can range from being reddish brown to almost completely black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGidgee skinks are pet reptiles with intermediate-level requirements. With good care, they can live 20+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon name: Gidgee Skink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult size: ~25cm total length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural habitat: Rocky outcrops (saxicolous), semi-arboreal — found in grassland, woodland and shrubland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelter behaviour: Non-burrowing; shelters in rock crevices, under logs, or in tree hollows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity pattern: Diurnal (active during the day) — a lizard customers can actually observe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial structure: Monogamous pairs, but can live successfully in colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: Average 15 years, up to 18 years — a long-term commitment, not an impulse buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"696\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"43.10344827586207%\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"56.89655172413793%\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"43.10344827586207%\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnclosure size\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"56.89655172413793%\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e90 x 60 x 60cm minimum for a pair or trio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"43.10344827586207%\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"56.89655172413793%\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoarse sand mixed with red sand (Jurassic Naturals Desert Habitat Red)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"43.10344827586207%\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eShelter \/ decor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"56.89655172413793%\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRock crevices, logs, tree hollow-style hides (mimic natural habitat)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"43.10344827586207%\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLayout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"56.89655172413793%\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSemi-arboreal — include some climbing structure, not just flat ground\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo gidgee skinks need UVB?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! Although they have been proven to survive and breed without access to UVB, using UVB light in captivity is still best practice. UVB lighting helps provide a clear day\/night cycle, supplies all of the vitamin D that your pet needs, strengthens the immune system, facilitates better digestion, and provides other benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasking temperature: 40–50°C (measure at the basking spot, not ambient room temp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUVB requirement: 10.0 UVB tube\/globe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Live Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56931128180902,"sku":"LS-GS","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2076\/8923\/files\/Screenshot_202026-08-10_20073306.png?v=1786311233","url":"https:\/\/petworldwired.com\/products\/reptile-gidgee-skink-egernia-stokesii","provider":"Pet World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}