Sulawesi Water Skink (Tropidophorus baconi) M-L

Tropidophorus baconi is a unique tropical skink that naturally inhabits areas close to streams, forest pools and other humid environments.

Its heavily textured scales and robust body give it a distinctive appearance that sets it apart from many other skink species found in the reptile hobby.

A suitable enclosure should provide both land and water areas, high humidity, natural hiding places and abundant structure using wood, rocks and plants.

The species often spends time sheltering among cover and near water, making it an excellent inhabitant for naturalistic paludarium-style enclosures.

Its diet consists primarily of insects and other appropriately sized feeder animals. A varied diet supports long-term health and wellbeing.

Its unusual lifestyle and rarity make Tropidophorus baconi an attractive species for keepers interested in specialised tropical reptiles.

Basic Information

• Scientific name: Tropidophorus baconi
• Common name: Sulawesi Water Skink
• Origin: Sulawesi, Indonesia
• Animal group: Skink
• Diet: insects and other suitable prey items
• Difficulty level: intermediate
• Size at sale: M-L