Captive Bred

White-eyed Crocodile Skink (CB) For Sale

Tribolonotus novaeguineae

The White-eyed Crocodile Skink (Tribolonotus novaeguineae) is an armoured, dragon-like lizard from New Guinea rainforest floors, unique among skinks for audibly squeaking when stressed. Shy, cryptic and entirely harmless, this captive-bred insect-eater thrives in a moist, cool bioactive setup and can live in pairs or trios. A charming, prehistoric-looking species for attentive keepers.

Overview

Adult Length

15 – 25 cm

Venom

Non-venomous. Completely harmless.

In the Wild

Habitat

Terrestrial. Tropical rainforest floor near streams, leaf litter and rotting logs. High humidity riparian habitat in New Guinea. 0 – 800 m.

Wild Diet

Invertebrates — earthworms, isopods, crickets, small snails & beetles.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

Live or fresh-killed earthworms, crickets, isopods & waxworms. Every 2 – 3 days. Calcium supplement essential.

Temperature

24 – 27 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end

Humidity

85 – 95 %. Daily misting; permanently damp substrate. No basking required.

UV Requirements

Very low (crepuscular / nocturnal). UVI 0 – 0.5. Low UVB beneficial for D3 synthesis.

Enclosure

Terrestrial. Min 60 × 45 × 30 cm per pair. Moist bioactive substrate; cork bark hides. Avoid overheating.

Temperament

Shy and cryptic. Vocalises (squeaks) when stressed — unique among skinks. Pair or trio housing possible.

Origin

Captive Bred — Natural range: New Guinea (Papua Indonesia & Papua New Guinea)

Wholesale Only — Apply for Access

Medusa Reptile Co. supplies the White-eyed Crocodile Skink (CB) to licensed wholesale buyers and importers via air cargo from Thailand. Minimum order quantities apply.

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Export is conducted strictly under CITES permits and Thai wildlife law. We do not sell to the general public.