Ocellated Bronze Skink (Chalcides ocellatus)

Ocellated Bronze Skink, a reference photo — Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain

Chalcides ocellatus, or the ocellated skink (also known as the eyed skink or gongilo) is a species of skink found in Greece, southern Italy, Malta, Lebanon, UAE, Israel, Palestine, and parts of northern Africa. It is also found in Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ocellated Bronze 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 polylepis
Plestiodon obsoletus
Trachylepis brevicollis
Eremiascincus isolepis

Classification

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

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