Little Brown Skink Hatchling
Scincella lateralis (hatchling)
Little Brown Skink hatchlings live among damp leaf litter, rotting logs, and the edges of woodland clearings in the southeastern United States. They move quickly through ground cover while hunting tiny insects and spiders. Their dark striped body blends effectively with soil and fallen leaves. When startled, a hatchling often freezes or darts into cover rather than confronting a threat.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Little Brown Skink Hatchling
- Little Brown Skink