The Little Brown Skink is the smallest skink in North America. It lives in deep leaf litter and is rarely seen despite being common. Its tiny legs and elongated body give it an almost snake-like appearance.
Best time to see a Little Brown Skink
The best time to see a Little Brown Skink is March–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 21,356 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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