Backyard Buddies

• Several types of skink are common in gardens in NSW. All are around 5 cm to 15 cm in length.
• Skinks don't have to eat every day, but will do so when conditions are favourable.
• They create nests in moist soil under objects in the garden. Females may lay about five eggs each, sometimes in communal nests which hold dozens of eggs.
• Eggs look like immaculate mini chicken eggs but are soft and rubbery. They get bigger as they absorb moisture from the surrounding soil.