Species Detail
Broad-headed Skink
Lizards

Broad-headed Skink

Plestiodon laticeps

Habitat

Deciduous forests

Range

Southeastern United States

Adult Size

6-13 in (16-33 cm)

Diet

Insects, spiders, and small vertebrates

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Active foraging

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

High metabolism

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Reduced

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Hibernating