The Florida Sand Skink is a tiny, nearly limbless skink endemic to the ancient sand scrub habitats of central Florida. It swims through loose sand using side-to-side body undulations. A threatened species with a very limited range.
Best time to see a Florida Sand Skink
The best time to see a Florida Sand Skink is January–May, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 438 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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