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Red-eyed crocodile skinks are part of the exotic pet trade despite and as a result are typically bred in captivity. As a result some skinks develop illness and can be injured prior to you receiving one off of the internet. Unhealthy skinks typically show these signs by possessing sores on the skin,
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A male red-eyed crocodile skink can be identified by the white pads (pores) on his feet. Female red-eyed crocodile skinks have two working ovaries, but only the right oviduct is functional; therefore, eggs from the left ovary must migrate across the body cavity prior to oviposition. {} She often
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Red-eyed crocodile skinks are carnivorous with a particular taste for insects. The standard diet of red eye skinks consists of grubs, crickets, and most worms such as earth, wax, and meal. Animals in captivity are typically fed vitamin D3 to help maintain their scales and health, however
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