Posted on January 17, 2012 with 51 notes.
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The Fire Skink (Riopa fernandi), also known as the True Fire Skink or Togo Fire Skink, is an average sized skink. They are a beautiful species known for their bright and vivid colouration. Native to Western Africa, they live fifteen to twenty years. This species is a diurnal lizard that loves to burrow and hide. Though they are relatively shy and reclusive, they can become quite tame in captivity.

Photo from wilkosphotos

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    There’s one of these at my local pet store. I almost bought him.
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