Panaspis maculicollis, also known as the speckle-lipped snake-eyed skink or spotted-neck snake-eyed skink, is a species of lidless skink in the family Scincidae. The species is found in southern Africa.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spotted-neck Snake-eyed 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
- Panaspis wahlbergii
- Gymnophthalmus underwoodi
- Riopa albopunctata
- Ablepharus budaki
- Ablepharus anatolicus
- Calyptotis scutirostrum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Scincidae
- Genus
- Panaspis
- Species
- Panaspis maculicollis
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo