{"product_id":"olive-tree-skink","title":"Olive Tree Skink","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eOlive Tree Skink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dasia olivacea\u003cbr data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive Tree Skink, Olive Dasia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"318\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"412\"\u003e8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e in total length, with more than half of this length made up by the long, slender tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive Tree Skinks are sleek, semi-arboreal lizards with smooth, glossy scales and a uniformly olive-green to yellow-green colouration. Some individuals display faint lateral mottling or striping. Their head is narrow and tapered, ideal for navigating dense foliage. Limbs are long and agile, equipped with sharp claws for climbing, and the tail is long and whip-like, aiding balance and quick vertical movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Found throughout Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and parts of the Philippines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species inhabits tropical lowland forests, mangroves, palm plantations, and forest edges. They are primarily arboreal, frequenting trunks, vines, and dense vegetation, especially near water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive Tree Skinks are diurnal, alert, and fast-moving. When startled, they typically flee upward into foliage. Their diet consists mainly of insects and small invertebrates, though some individuals may take soft fruits or nectar. They are naturally shy and prefer to keep hidden among leaves and branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1607\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a vertically oriented enclosure at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e36 × 18 × 36 inches (90 × 45 × 90 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e for an adult. Include a variety of upright branches, bamboo, cork rounds, vines, and dense foliage to mimic their natural forest environment. Heavy planting or visual cover is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eBasking area: 90 to 95°F (32 to 35°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eAmbient daytime temperature: 78 to 84°F (26 to 29°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eNight temperatures: 70 to 75°F (21 to 24°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eHumidity should remain high at 70 to 90 percent, supported by daily misting and strong plant cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide full-spectrum lighting with moderate UVB (5 to 7 percent). Bright but diffused lighting suits their preference for filtered forest light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer a varied insect diet including crickets, roaches, black soldier fly larvae, silkworms, small hornworms, snails, and flies. Occasional soft fruits or nectar blends may be accepted. Supplement insects with calcium frequently and multivitamins weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive Tree Skinks are fast, easily startled, and best kept as display animals. They thrive in quiet, naturalistic enclosures with dense foliage, showing active climbing and foraging when they feel secure. Handling is not recommended due to their speed and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003e• Provide abundant vertical climbing structure and foliage.\u003cbr data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3028\"\u003e• Maintain high humidity with good ventilation.\u003cbr data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003e• Escape-proof setups are essential due to their slim bodies and agility.\u003cbr data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003e• Avoid frequent handling—this species is highly stress-prone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3221\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003eTaxonomy Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003eThe Olive Tree Skink belongs to the genus \u003cstrong data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003eDasia\u003c\/strong\u003e, a group of arboreal Southeast Asian skinks adapted to humid tropical forests. \u003cem data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3394\"\u003eDasia olivacea\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the larger and more widespread species within the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3466\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3489\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003eNo recognized morphs exist for this species. 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