Five-lined ground skink
Plestiodon fasciatus
Photo credit: Peter May
The five-lined ground skink is found throughout Florida in woods, grassy areas, and barrier islands. It is a type of lizard that is active during the day. It feeds on insects, spiders, other lizards, and earthworms.
When the weather turns cold, the five-lined ground skink will curl up inside a wet log to wait it out.
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