Emerald Tree Skink

Lamprolepis smaragdina, the emerald tree skink, is also sometimes (ambiguously) known as green tree skink or emerald green skink. It is a non-threatened species which is not commonly seen, but it is becoming more popular in the exotic pet trade.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Emerald Tree 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

• Emoia concolor
• Dasia olivacea

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Scincidae

Genus

Lamprolepis

Species

Lamprolepis smaragdina

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