Species Detail
Monkey-Tailed Skink
Skinks

Monkey-Tailed Skink

Corucia zebrata

Habitat

Tropical forest canopy

Range

Solomon Islands

Adult Size

24-32 in (60-81 cm)

Diet

Herbivorous: leaves, flowers, fruit

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Conservation status:Least Concern

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Incubation

Temperature, humidity, and timeline guidance for incubating Monkey-Tailed Skink eggs.

Temperature

72โ€“78ยฐF (22โ€“26ยฐC)

Humidity

80โ€“100%

Incubation Period

60โ€“90 days

Breeding season:Year-round in captivity (seasonal in the wild)
Egg Care

Incubate eggs in a container with damp sphagnum moss or vermiculite. Maintain high humidity โ€” eggs should plump up, not dimple or mold. Check weekly and remove any moldy eggs promptly.

Incubation Notes

Tropical species eggs are sensitive to temperature spikes โ€” keep incubation temps stable and below 82ยฐF to avoid developmental issues. Lower temps produce longer incubation but hardier hatchlings.

Hatchling & Baby Care

Housing

House neonates in small arboreal enclosures (12"ร—12"ร—18" or kritter keepers) with abundant live or artificial plants for cover. Use paper towel substrate initially for easy monitoring. Mist 1โ€“2ร— daily.

Baby Temperature

Ambient 78โ€“82ยฐF, basking spot 85ยฐF, no hot basking surface

Feeding

Feed pinhead crickets, fruit flies, or small CGD (Crested Gecko Diet) daily. For fruit-feeding species, offer CGD in a small cap and replace daily. Dust insects with calcium + D3 at each feeding.

Baby Care Notes

Tropical hatchlings dehydrate quickly โ€” mist frequently and monitor hydration. Provide climbing surfaces and broad leaves for water droplet drinking. House individually to track feeding response and growth.