Many-scaled Cylindrical Skink (Chalcides polylepis)

Many-scaled Cylindrical Skink, a reference photo — Photo: compiled by rbrausse with Quantum GIS Map data: Made with Natural Earth. Free vector and raster map data @ naturalearthdata.com. Range data: Geniez, P., Miras, J.A.M., Joger, U., Pleguezuelos, J., Sli · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The many-scaled cylindrical skink (Chalcides polylepis) is a species of skink in the family Scincidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Many-scaled Cylindrical Skink being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Chalcides ocellatus
Trachylepis brevicollis
Plestiodon obsoletus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Chalcides
Species: Chalcides polylepis

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