Emerald tree skink is a lizard species that lives in Australia, New Guinea, the Solomon, Admiralty and Marshall Islands. They got their name due to the beautiful green color, which resembles the color of emeralds.

Emerald skinks have a long body and short legs. They can reach up to 30 cm in length and weigh up to 200 grams. Their skin is smooth and shiny, and there may be small bumps and spikes on their head and body. Emerald tree skinks are omnivores. They feed on fruits, berries, insects and small rodents.

These lizards are popular with exotic animal lovers. They are considered very intelligent and sociable, so they are well appropriate as pets.

Like other species of reptile, that your emerald skink to live a long and healthy life, it is essential to make sure he feels comfortable with you.

It is recommended that a terrarium for an emerald tree skink be at least 45 cm by 45 cm by 60 cm. The enclosure should have very dense vegetation: real or artificial plants, moss and shrubs, so that the skink has a place to hide and a place in the shade to hide.

You need to feed young skinks every day, adults - every other day. These lizards are unpretentious in food. They eat all food insects. A couple of times a week, reptiles can be given overripe fruit.

In captivity, emerald skinks can live up to 15 years.