White-eyed crocodile skink (cb)
Tribolonotus novaeguineae
Wholesale
Category
Lizards
Minimum order
MOQ 5 head
Risk level
Captive Bred
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
15 – 25 cm
Venom
Non-venomous. Completely harmless.
In the Wild
Habitat
Terrestrial. Tropical rainforest floor near streams, leaf litter and rotting logs. High humidity riparian habitat in New Guinea. 0 – 800 m.
Wild Diet
Invertebrates — earthworms, isopods, crickets, small snails & beetles.
Captive Care
Temperature
24 – 27 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end
Humidity
85 – 95 %. Daily misting; permanently damp substrate. No basking required.
UV Requirements
Very low (crepuscular / nocturnal). UVI 0 – 0.5. Low UVB beneficial for D3 synthesis.
Feeding
Live or fresh-killed earthworms, crickets, isopods & waxworms. Every 2 – 3 days. Calcium supplement essential.
Enclosure
Terrestrial. Min 60 × 45 × 30 cm per pair. Moist bioactive substrate; cork bark hides. Avoid overheating.
Temperament
Shy and cryptic. Vocalises (squeaks) when stressed — unique among skinks. Pair or trio housing possible.
Origin
Captive Bred — Natural range: New Guinea (Papua Indonesia & Papua New Guinea)