{"product_id":"kenyan-zebra-skink-trachylepis-dichroma","title":"Kenyan Zebra Skink (Trachylepis dichroma)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eKenyan Zebra Skink (Trachylepis dichroma)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trachylepis dichroma\u003cbr data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenyan Zebra Skink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"375\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) in total length, with a streamlined body and a long, tapered tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenyan Zebra Skinks display alternating dark brown or black bands with lighter cream, tan, or golden striping. Some individuals show a subtle iridescent sheen under strong lighting. Their scales are smooth and glossy, and they possess a slender head with alert eyes. The tail is long and lightly banded, aiding in balance and speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is native to East Africa, primarily Kenya, with populations in neighbouring regions with similar climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e They inhabit dry savannas, open scrubland, and rocky grasslands. Kenyan Zebra Skinks prefer areas with warm basking sites, loose soil, scattered rocks, and dense vegetation that offers shade and quick escape routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e These skinks are diurnal, fast, and highly cautious. They bask openly before retreating quickly into cover. Their natural diet consists of insects and other small invertebrates. They may live solitarily or in loose proximity-based groups depending on habitat structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1541\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a terrestrial enclosure at least 24 inches × 18 inches × 18 inches (60 × 45 × 45 cm) for a pair or small group. Include rocks, cork flats, driftwood, and secure low hides. Open floor space supports their darting, active behaviour, while visual barriers help reduce stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eBasking area: 95 to 105°F (35 to 40°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eWarm side: 85 to 90°F (29 to 32°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eCool side: 75 to 80°F (24 to 27°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eNight temperatures: 68 to 72°F (20 to 22°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eHumidity should stay between 30 and 50 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide full-spectrum lighting and high-output UVB (10 percent or desert-strength). Bright lighting encourages natural basking behaviour and enhances colour contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed a varied insectivorous diet: crickets, roaches, black soldier fly larvae, mealworms, silkworms, and small locusts. Regular calcium supplementation and occasional multivitamins are recommended. Some individuals accept bits of fruit or vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenyan Zebra Skinks are quick and skittish. They thrive in display-style enclosures with ample hiding options. Minimal handling is recommended to avoid stress. With proper habitat design, they exhibit active hunting, basking, and exploratory behaviours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"3125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003e• Ensure a secure lid — they are agile and quick.\u003cbr data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003e• Avoid high humidity to prevent respiratory issues.\u003cbr data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2969\"\u003e• Anchor all décor firmly to prevent collapse during burrowing or rapid movement.\u003cbr data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3053\"\u003e• Offer multiple hides to support natural thermoregulation and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3130\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003eTaxonomy Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3393\"\u003eThe Kenyan Zebra Skink belongs to the genus \u003cstrong data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3215\"\u003eTrachylepis\u003c\/strong\u003e, a widespread African group known for glossy scales, high activity levels, and alert behaviour. \u003cem data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003eTrachylepis dichroma\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly recognizable for its bold striped pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3398\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3608\"\u003eNo morphs are currently recognized for this species. 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