Peter's Banded Skink, The Best Pet Lizard?

The Peter's banded skink (Scincopus fasciatus) is a bit of a newcomer to the reptile hobby. These skinks are beautiful, robust, and have a great personality. But, are they the right pet lizard for you?
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1:57 Score criteria: Handleability, Care, Hardiness, Availability, Upfront Costs.
2:12 Peter's Banded Skinks get an overall score of 4.0 out of 5.
2:24 Handleability: How well does a Peter's Banded Skink do with handling?
3:58 Care: What is involved with caring for Peter's Banded Skinks?
6:04 Hardiness: How hardy are Peter's Banded Skinks?
6:45 Availability: How easy is it to obtain a Peter's Banded Skink?
8:51 Upfront Costs: How much does it cost to get setup with a Peter's Banded Skink?
10:21 Conclusion: Peter's Banded Skink deserve an overall score of 4.0.
12:06 Bloopers, out-takes, silliness.
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You guys are so RAD!

[@ClintsReptiles]

One little correction. I didn't realize that the sand in the picture was calcium sand. I don't recommend using calcium sand. Regular sand would be a much safer choice. Sorry for the mistake.

[@bbduckgaming9482]

Clint's Reptiles but i eat calci sand for breakfast

[@lanat5947]

You should make a video about the top reptiles for people who are squeamish about feeding mice/insects!

[@cindywillick4205]

Clint's Reptiles the link is for calcium sand, as well.

[@Small_black_cat]

@@lanat5947 I would reccomend something like a crested gecko, however some may need to eat insect 1 or 2 times a month most of them actually dont eat alot of insects mostly a powder you mix with water and feed daily. They make great pets and are fascinating to watch live their life. Only downside is most of them dont really just lay down and chill with you but they are still amazing animals

[@joeyherbert9253]

You should collab with kamp kenan

[@quietriot3160]

+Respect to everybody in the comments making the reasonable decision to wait until they're captive bred to get one despite how cool they are. The reptile community is really learning from our mistakes, it seems, and I'm glad.

[@jonathanlee97]

Someone just successfully bred and hatched them in captivity in hong kong i think. Maybe taiwan idk

[@adamchetwynd407]

@@jonathanlee97 really? Link to proof

[@jonathanlee97]

Adam Chetwynd go google it. Theres already captive bred ones for sale. Like the breeder posted the pic on fb but it was like over a week ago i dont know what the name of the page is. But hes from hong kong or taiwan

[@jadereed7853]

Agreed, I can't wait until these guys are captive bred. I want a fire skink as well, but as I cant seem to find a CB, I'll happily wait.

[@FakeEgg]

Rename ur channel to "big fella" instead of "big boy"

[@internetsfinest8839]

What a great lizard, but I refuse to get wild caught animals. So when they are breed in captivity I'll definitely get one.

[@mbbetta4236]

Same, so sad that they aren't any avilable

[@ClintsReptiles]

That's a very responsible decision.

[@justincarroll1836]

A lizard to keep my eyes on for captive bred in the future

[@justincarroll1836]

@Jake the Greatest I understand that. Or Florida's lionfish but those are the exceptions not the rule

[@sealdogderp26]

U r a good man Same for me I was like wow they sound amazing... any ones that aren't wild caught

[@paulhartkriegsheld1466]

This particular skink is interesting: - They look like toy - They look like a banana, a cute banana - They have the good traits of leopard gecko and blue tongue, even look like the hybrid of those. Skinks generally are great lizards, as you can see most of the skinks here have a high score.

[@ClintsReptiles]

These are amazing! Captive bred these will be about perfect.

[@melmicsim]

Ha! The leo/blue tongue cross was my initial reaction when I saw the thumbnail. :D

[@abyss610]

from what i've seen on these skinks is they are also communal which is odd for a reptile.

[@infamousanimals8191]

It's funny, I was going to get a leopard gecko and a blue tongue skink but I found a hybrid of both! XD Hopefully I'll get one soon :33

[@Megad00mer]

I went from not knowing this animal existed to wanting one in the span of 5min. The power of Clint's Reptiles.

[@noplsdonthack5593]

Sams

[@scalezreptiles1020]

am peters band i sit on hand very patent i wait for man

[@Dylan-we5dz]

I am peters band. I sit on Mr. Clint’s hand. I wait for no man. It’s a haiku now. Yours didn’t make sense.

[@lexslate2476]

am tiny skink i am confus to warm my feets Clint hand i use i hav short arm so canot hug stik out my tung to eet a bug I love cow poems

[@owenf2835]

@@Dylan-we5dz it was a caveman dumbo speak not a haiku , weeb

[@Dylan-we5dz]

OwenF k sorry

[@ibic2441]

Eminems been real quiet since clint's comments started haikuing

[@ruhalajn]

My first thought too: incredible, but not interested until cb available. Love those omnivores though. Thanks again!

[@ClintsReptiles]

They will be amazing!

[@satanic4668]

I'll do the same

[@virginien.4285]

I will do the same too. :)

[@sydneyatkins6249]

Me too!

[@animalcwtch8238]

It’s getting closer to a reality as more of us have success breeding them. They are definitely worth the wait.

[@larimatolaganon4946]

These are amazing. I can't wait until they are available captive bred. I am not nearly experienced enough to try a breeding program myself with them, so here is giving a thumbs up and hope to those who are experienced with skinks and taking the initiative to bred them for the rest of us.

[@treyk.8802]

Larima Tolaganon I got one. I might try getting another and breeding in the future. after this video I was determined to learn as much as possible about them and finally ordered mine last week. Though I have 12 years experience with reptiles of various kinds.. I don't recommend wild caughts for beginners. But he is friendly and thriving.

[@animalcwtch8238]

We have bred a clutch this year.

[@erikp246]

@@animalcwtch8238 any for sale? Super interested in owning one of these guys but only if it's captive bred

[@animalcwtch8238]

@@erikp246 no, unfortunately. Although we have just had a clutch laid this year we are super excited about. Second year in a row!

[@aurieamoore5823]

That's now my favorite kind of skink! I wish luck to the future breeders of this awesome lizard. Hope to get one some day!

[@animalcwtch8238]

There is limited success in breeding, we have bred one clutch in May 2021. Hoping we replicate the process and have another success next year. The babies are so cute.

[@dannybrezelhorner2715]

Seeing how calm and patient this little guy is wild, just imagine how much of a snuggle buddy they would be captive bred.

[@jerryc2709]

Also, I became a Patreon supporter today. I encourage everyone who's a fan of this channel to become one. For as little as $4.00 a month you will help support Clint's valuable work.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so very much! It really is making a huge difference. We have already hired an additional editor so we can increase the number and quality of the videos we produce. Each dollar goes a long way!

[@lemongrab6173]

Skinks are naturally more inquisitive and intelligent than other reptiles. When I was 17 I was a bulldozer driver. I was working in a weird area of my country this area was similar to a combination of summer season Australia or a desert. Area is called tanjaroo. Which was unusual for me it was my first time knowing there’s an area like that in my country, since my country consists of snowy mountains and forests. So anyhow I was getting ready to switch some of equipment and grease and gas it up. And all of a sudden I saw a big beautiful rainbow colored lizard that looked like a big mono line skink “another common native skink here” except it was huge and had the most beautiful color more than any other of the probably 800 different reptile species living here. It came to me which scared me for a moment I thought it was venomous or something so I was cautious but it just sat in front of me and kept staring up and down. Eventually I touched it and it didn’t react so I picked it up and placed it in a safer location, then it followed me again all the way back, so I figured it must be asking for food, I didn’t have anything to feed to a lizard other than water so I spilled some onto a thin plastic lid and it immediately stuffed its head onto it and started drinking. It turned out to be very thirsty and went off on its way after drinking enough. The species is deemed unidentified, along with the native bearded dragons and monitors we have here. The issue is in my country we have ornithologists not many herpetologists. And many local idiots who think eating certain rare wild animals will increase their dick size. Currently I’m the only person in my country working on this issue.

[@cassiearnold6402]

Unfortunately, I bought one before finding out they were wild caught. She is great though, she is so docile and easy to care for

[@jdssurf]

We still need them in the hobby in order for them to become captive bred regulars soon, try over time to figure out what sex yours is, and get a mate, unless you have no faith in breeding, hope it’s doing good still.

[@notafakename762]

@@jdssurf How do you figure out what sex it is? I couldn't find any info on that online.

[@Booglegirl0602]

@@notafakename762 Popping the cloaca. That's what the person I got my group (two females and a male) from did.

[@notafakename762]

@@Booglegirl0602 Ah, I see. Is that easy to do safely? I'd rather not try my luck if I risk hurting it.

[@Booglegirl0602]

@@notafakename762 It seemed about as easy as popping a ball python's, but I'm not certain. They are fairly hardy, so as long as you do it gently it should be fine.

[@marteenie7189]

we adopted a blue tongue that dropped its tail, has 2 missing fingers, and wonky legs. i love her sooo much. she wobbles to me or my sister when she sees us in the morning because she knows it’s time for her to bask outside! i want more skinks and this convinced me

[@vee6676]

I have one of these babies!!! She was in an RSPCA reptile rescue centre & she only has 3 legs, but she’s still a tough little thing. She’s affectionate, adorable, and really calm.

[@zoepearson9862]

i love you so much clint, seeing all these beautiful animals and your calm yet excited demeanor has brightened my life immensely. whenever i’m especially depressed i’ll watch one of these videos and smile. thank you, i love you

[@ClintsReptiles]

My goodness, that is one of the sweetest messages I have ever received. Thank you so much for telling me that. You are so kind. I'm so glad you found us.

[@TheJLAMAR23]

Got to see and hold one of these while in Florida recently and this was hands down the tamest lizard I have ever held. Instantly fell in love. No fright and flight in the slightest!

[@elizabethselchick7648]

I love how much you support captive breeding! I waited a long time to find my dream gecko (uroplatus phantasticus) captive bred and it was SO WELL WORTH the wait and the price! Thank you for what you do and the message you send.

[@creativeneko2405]

Thank you for always reminding eager reptile lovers to be responsible and purchase captive born and bred animals. Your community respects you so much, and I feel it really makes a difference to keep those reminders coming.

[@Born_Stellar]

Love how these skinks lift themselves up when they walk! so cute!

[@Swimzyy]

I truly admire you for putting conservation of the animal first! Despite them having amazing potential of being a great pet. This is why you are one of my favorite reptile related channels.

[@TermiteIQ]

Hi Clint, I actually keep a pair of PBS and am hoping to produce some captive bred individuals soon. One thing I wanted to say is that because so little is known about these animals wild behaviors (and even their behaviors in captivity because the buggers spend 90% of their time buried) the optimal husbandry is still mostly up for scientific debate. Personally because of new collection data suggesting that they prefer areas near irrigated land and low lying grasslands instead of sandy shrub lands as previously thought, I keep my skinks on a layer of coconut fiber topped with 6-8 inches of filtered shredded aspen and I am seeing great success. My female lost a piece of her tail as she came to me because it was mummified from bad sheds (likely caused by being housed on sand-like substrates for most of her life). Personally I believe sand is evil for the vast majority of reptiles and it would take significant data to convince me that it is optimal for PBS, just something to consider for husbandry recommendations (especially for hobbyists considering these guys as they are amazing).

[@DankiusMaximus]

How do you sex your PBS's?

[@angelaleonard8574]

Thanks so much for doing a video on what I asked you for. I have 3 and love them dearly. They are a communal skink( which wasn't mentioned, no harm done). You are right on point with handleability, and food information. Mine are pure joy.

[@melskunk]

Bless your work, mate

[@TermiteIQ]

@@DankiusMaximus Its mostly in the skull shape with skinks. Takes a while working with them before you can tell the differences. Males tend to have much bulkier heads and a thicker tail base (to house hemipenes). My pair is actually much different size-wise so its easy to tell them apart at a glance. I don't know if this i s true for all PBS but my male is also a lot bolder, I see him exploring a lot and he eats like a champ while my female is more timid. I've also heard of food preferences between males/females but I haven't discovered anything that one will eat and the other won't.

[@abyss610]

recently some one named "Taro Milk" (youtube name)had her PBS lay eggs. she only has a couple videos but one is her PBS mid breed and you can see her set up and what worked for her. i know you said sand was evil but that is what she used in her set up. she also talks about the temps and what not in a video on "reptile rapture" recent video talking about the eggs.

[@lisakay2810]

Awesome video as always. And I agree with you 100% that people with experience breeding skinks should be getting them, can't wait til they are captive bred! 💚

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! They are going to be huge if we can get them breeding.

[@arandomhuman8475]

They’ve only been captive bred twice in history

[@cannacast4204]

@@arandomhuman8475 3 now

[@abyss610]

@@cannacast4204 yeah and the third one wasn't even trying, she's had them for a few years and all of a sudden..eggs

[@animalcwtch8238]

We had success breeding them

[@screaminggecko7660]

I'm excited to hear about these again in the future once captive breeding starts up

[@nythpill]

There's only been like 2 captive bred Peter's Banded Skinks iirc. So its going to be a while until it really is a good idea to get them. I'm glad people are waiting for responsible sources.

[@animalcwtch8238]

Still limited numbers but we are having more success than we did, so much still to learn. We had our first and only thus far clutch in May 2021.

[@toast5198]

You have the best reptiles reviews

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much!

[@toast5198]

Np

[@hollyfinney3244]

SOMEONE HATCHED PB SKINKS TODAY!!!! I'm in a Facebook group , and one of the people on there finally got them to hatch!

[@animalcwtch8238]

Was it me? I hatched some back in May.

[@dominik_geeky_life]

We have quite a few CB S. fasciatus in Europe. I know a guy in Germany who's had success breeding them.

[@ClintsReptiles]

That is a fantastic sign. Some reptiles would be great, but we stink at breeding them. Some success already is a great sign!

[@katelillo1932]

Loved the message in this video about protecting the wild population 💚 these little lizards are so rad, I would definitely consider one of these as a pet in the future. Wishing lots of luck to the breeders out there!

[@animalcwtch8238]

Thanks, we had some success this year. Hoping as we learn more we will continue to have success in breeding.

[@Yellow_A_]

I absolutely adore sand skinks! I have two, one of which is missing an eye, and they are by far my favorite pet lizard of all time

[@abyss610]

oh hey congrats on the eggs!

[@LadyPhantomBella13]

I've had two for the past few years & they are absolutely wonderful! They are my favorite skinks! Very curious, cute, easy to handle, and take care of. Love them, I have them both in a 40 gallon tank. Thankfully, these animals always seem to do well in pairs!

[@donaldruple1712]

I love your channel and how passionate you are about reptiles. Keep up the amazing work.

[@My2KrazyKidz]

Love! I work in a pet store and we have had one for sale for a little more than a month now. I call him skeeter. Anyway, we were having trouble getting him to eat, wouldn't take crickets mealworms or dubia, finally last week we tried a pinky mouse and he went bananas for it and seemed to stimulate his appetite enough that he ate a few roaches also. We now are feeding him a pinky every other day and he is starting to look healthier and more active. I would love to learn more about these amazing lizards, so in the future I hope you have more videos on them!

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

The way they walk is just too darn cute

[@wildcardcreatures3053]

When I was a kid, I used to look forward to Saturdays for the cartoons. You guys rock. I wish there was more than one video a week, but I can't really complain when the quality of every video is this good. So much good information.

[@chloemorris1489]

Yes! I wanted this video !! Thank you for all the information on them. You’re my favorite channel for reptiles and you definitely deserve a lot more subs and views. Every reptile owner or reptile enthusiast should be watching your videos cause there are so stinkin awesome!

[@ClintsReptiles]

You bet. I hope it lived up to you expectations.

[@CrestedNeut]

Yes! Another skink video!! I've not watched it yet but I'm so excited, thank you Clint!

[@ClintsReptiles]

You bet! I love skinks!

[@CrestedNeut]

I really hope they become more popular and more widely, though responsibly, bred. I think a lot of skinks are often overlooked because they mostly look more like bread loaves than mini dragons, but they're so smart and personable and sweet! Gorgeous little skink and another absolutely fantastic video, thank you so much for putting out content on lesser known and kept species like this.

[@asixyearold2085]

Crested Neut Really Liked Your Profile Pic

[@tapwaterr2165]

I was lucky enough to get a captive bred from my local pet store and she has been doing incredibly well. She’s shy and still needs time for handling but one of the most enjoyable skinks I have kept.

[@Stimpization]

I love Scincidae, the 5 lined skink is one of the only two lizards found in Michigan (and is much more common than the 6 lined racerunner)

[@ClintsReptiles]

Those are both rad lizards. Skinks just make me happy!

[@randomtube8226]

Racerunners are awesome. Hard to find. Even harder to catch.

[@trrokotrico626]

Your channel is amazing

[@saraellman7844]

You might want to make one other correction to this video, Peter’s Banded Skinks are egg layers not live bearers. Love your channel as always Mr. Rogers of reptiles!

[@genaragland4979]

Been trying to get my hands on a couple for months. Hard to find some that are healthy. Great video. Thanks!

[@zareptiles]

Omg I love that you did a video on them! They are adorable! I wish they weren’t readily wild caught. I said I’d never own a wild caught reptile, and then of course I got my PBS because I knew he needed to see a vet.... dumped sooo much money into his vet care and he didn’t end up making it .... just among some of the cons of keeping wild caught reptiles 😔

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you for trying. I can't wait for these to be available captive bred.

[@jesusbeloved3953]

What a gorgeous animal! I kept looking for it to get tired of just sitting there, but it didn’t! Just a charming little lizard!

[@ClintsReptiles]

It won my heart.

[@user-ki8nw5ki5o]

Easily my most favorite KZbin channel to date. The uplifting attitude makes my day whenever I see you post something! Keep doing what you’re doing! 👍

[@Peg-rl5ju]

I just got my "Buddy" last Tuesday. I LOVE HIM!!

[@pietaricollander672]

It looks like a mix between a skink, leopard gecko and sand boa. I LOVE IT!

[@ClintsReptiles]

YES!

[@dannybrezelhorner2715]

Oh my god they're cute, and they like being held, I think I need one of these little critters..

[@caughtafaygo]

Your attitude is addicting. Love your content sir, great work.

[@BinroWasRight]

These are such little charmers. All the love! 💛🖤

[@Osprey1994]

Wow what a lil cutie I definitely look forward to them being available captive bred.

[@riccockerham563]

Awesome episode! Always great content! I have researched this species a lot. I know that they are very difficult to sex, and that is obviously an issue with breeding. Beautiful coloration and their demeanor is incredible. Thanks again!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Nice! Thanks for sharing what you've learned. Any other tips?

[@riccockerham563]

Not at this time, but thank you for responding. I really enjoy your channel.

[@allenjones1947]

You should do a head to head on Peter's banded and fire skinks or blue tounges and pink tounges

[@ClintsReptiles]

Love those suggestions!

[@adamchetwynd407]

Blue tongues vs Peter banded skinks make it happen Clint pleaseeeeeee

[@wildabeeest638]

I would like to see the Peter’s ve fire skinks fo sure

[@jcehlert]

I have had two of these for some time now. I have a little more information. They live in colonies, and I keep them in the same tank. I am not sure they can be breed under the normal conditions I have them in. They do get the water bowl dirty everyday. Like other skinks you need to check toes after a shed. I use under the tank heater for them. They pretty much stay on the warm side of the tank. They are very friendly but do not like being out as much. I just keep them as pets I observe. They hide all the time so not as good as bearded dragons.

[@abyss610]

check out "Taro Milk" (on youtube) she has a video of her's breeding and got 4 eggs. she stated she wasn't even trying but what ever she's doing works.

[@animalcwtch8238]

We have bred them.

[@Goyxrd3]

Congrats on 70k bro!!! Just a few hours ago you see at 69k subs your channel is taking offf!!! So happy for you

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much for noticing! It does feel like a big milestone.

[@kats1978]

Hi Clint! First time comment here. I really respect your comment on 8:20. It shows how much you love and pay respect to the animals, environment and the herpculture :)

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much, and so good to hear from you! This is actually the reason that I have delayed covering animals that are wild caught for so long. I don't want to motivate people to put demand on wild populations. I hope I explained it well enough that those that watch this video will understand. I really appreciate your feedback on this.

[@cadaverousghoul8008]

I have become very fond of the banded skinks I work with, they are so great! They don't mind being handled, very curious creatures and nocturnal which is fantastic for people who work through the day and get home later. Aside from fire skinks these are fantastic creatures.

[@IkigaiBeats]

Used to have a bearded dragon as a kid and I'm trying to find my perfect reptile. You're videos have been soooooo helpful. I've probably watched over 50 and it just keeps getting better. Thanks for teaching me about biology

[@yellowdandelion4820]

These guys are absolutely everything that I would ever want want in a skink especially with being good for handeling. But I couldn’t feel at rest knowing that I took one from the wild. I’m going to wait until I can get one that is bred in captivity.

[@EclecticallyEccentric]

They look like one of those squishy rubber toys. Adorable.

[@Mortzy]

Adorable little skink💚

[@LongBow-rg3vu]

I'm game when they're CB. Skinks are awesome!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Me too!

[@pkarkos17]

Wow is that the highest handleability score for a lizard? And what an adorable face!

[@justadude5868]

OK I'm in love. I'll be the first person to own a CB one if I can!

[@ClintsReptiles]

I want in too! We'll split the litter :)

[@lokiraz]

Such a cool little guy! I'd definitely wait until they're available captive bred though. I hope you do a video on abronias! I just might need one of those and I love hearing your thoughts on these animals

[@alexanderthefourth4474]

I will definitely look in for these cute little creatures!!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

They are amazing!

[@liquidlar]

I actually think these guys may be it, the best pet lizard that is. I just hope these guys can be captive bred because wow these guys are amazing.

[@shanak5560]

I got my dude back in May, I didn’t have the experience I should have had for something so new to the reptile world, BUT I have had great success so far. I feed him outside of his tank in a separate tub, he loves Dubias and super worms! He has never ate veggies, instead he will drink the water off them. I use a uvb bulb just to be safe, but as soon as those lights turn off he’s out and about 😊. Maybe as time goes on I’ll share what has been successful for me but so far he’s alert happy and healthy eating food every night. And that face! Ugh such a cute face!

[@shanak5560]

Also side note, I got him from a small reptile shop in the ghetto, they had them on a dirt type substrate, I noticed he would “sniffle” a lot when I first got him, he now has sand mixed with ground walnut shell substrate. I noticed no more sniffles and the clicking sound of trying to push the substrate out his nose. Keeps heat well too, also I have about 5 inches of substrate, he will move it around a lot too.

[@brodystone]

My dream lizard is a Blue Tounge Skink, and this is litterally a miniature, cheaper, and arguably cutier version of a BTS. Breeders need to work on getting captive babies out ASAP so I can get one!

[@squeedgemonster]

Thanks for the thoughtful commentary on importation. I've seen a few of these guys die suddenly from fungal infections in reptile groups I frequent, so something for interested keepers to consider. It's a dream reptile for me, but I am also holding out for one that is in need of rehoming or a CBB baby... they are so dang adorable and I hope more folks are able to breed them in captivity, cuz afaik not much is known about them in the wild or their population

[@superoj1909]

I’m getting one of these they are awesome

[@williamduperry3053]

I saw these at a reptile convention about 5 months ago and they where viewed as little mysteries. The man who owned them knew little to nothing about them because of how new they where. However I think they're so cool

[@177SCmaro]

The blacked out eyes are pretty cool.

[@satanstesticle_]

I recently got my own, and I typically would never buy a wild caught animal but being as it arrived at the store I work at; I couldn’t watch it go home to someone with no husbandry experience or reptile experience in general. I appreciate this video, a lot. Thank you, Clint.

[@Peg-rl5ju]

I'm 76; I couldn't wait forever!!

[@thestranger8474]

I cant wait for these guys to be captive bred because that is such a cool skink

[@katiebug5273]

If I didn’t already have a ETS breeding program I’d start up a peters banded skink program. They’re absolutely amazing!

[@SpookyCharms]

I really want one of these! But like many others have said I want to wait until captive bred are available. They're so stinking cute!!

[@BrainAmoeba]

LotteOddities you missed the opportunity to day skinking cute!

[@wacesferpit]

this man is the Bob Ross of lizard reviews

[@ClintsReptiles]

One of the best complements a person can receive!

[@bladebitten2766]

1:55 - awww

[@Yellow_A_]

You need to update this video. Sand skinks lay eggs, my female just laid some today :)

[@cannacast4204]

Definitely keep us updated

[@muhammadfarhanomar4738]

Hi. Please inform how to breed it? Tahnk.you

[@PlanetOReptiles]

Wow! The better alternative to Blue Tongue Skinks! Much less expensive than BTS’ too!

[@animalcwtch8238]

That’s because they are imported, captive bred PBS will likely sell a lot higher due to their difficult breeding.

[@jesenia8940]

Yay!!!! I adore my peters banded skink!!!! I can't wait till they are captive bred! The coolest and the most chill little critter ever! I bet the babies are so cute!!!!

[@WolfFang884]

I'd never ever get rid of my leopard gecko to get something else but had these guys been common and had I known about them when I was 12 I think I'd have gotten one of these guys.

[@ClintsReptiles]

They are amazing! Leopard geckos and skinks are not mutually exclusive 😉

[@haley4904]

Thanks for the info! Just had to remove one of these guys from a BAD home and he/she is not in great shape right now... I just knew it was a skink, now I know it is a Peter's Banded. You are the best, Clint!

[@pixeldeath5846]

I was lucky enough to find one of these guys on craigslist and I must say I'm so happy I did! She is such a sweet and chill lizard, such a rad personality, I call her Cleopatra and she loves to hide in her pyramid like the queen she is. lol

[@marcoannaceli6143]

These skinks will be the number #1 beginner reptile! Once bred in captivity!

[@carolinekelley2217]

They look like a hybrid between a blue tongue skink and a leopard gecko, two of my favorite pet lizards!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Not a bad description

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Hey that is one cool looking lizard! So calm for being mostly wail caught! Love the eyes on that cutie

[@ClintsReptiles]

Aren't they amazing??

[@Katiekooleyes]

Such a lovely lizard, and looks so friendly. That said, I think I'll wait until CB's are available. Not only will that reduce the impact in their ecosystem, but there'll be a better understanding on how to keep them in general.

[@sizzybubbles]

Heya! If you can't get a Peter's Banded skink, I really recommend a Scheider's/Berber skink! I had one for 22-14 years! They are Interactive, super handle-able, and hardy! Skinks like these are super underrated!

[@steveescobar2895]

Man the temptation to get one is intense haha. BUT i already have a crested gecko im just here for the info. Your videos are addicting lol

[@lilyknowles2535]

I have a Leo and a northern blue tongue and this little guy looks like what would happen if they had a baby lmao I love it

[@mister3horn153]

Wow this is exciting!! Seems like they'd make a great buddy to watch TV. Can't wait until they're captive bred!! Really hoping!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Such amazing animals. Captive bred these will be off the charts!!

[@eliotdaoust3765]

They are great at handlingfor sure! We have one at the pet shop i work at (i dont agree with our wc animals but i dont make the rules) and i just put him in my shirt at the base of my neck and i can spend hours with him there serving clients.

[@billysmith5409]

They’re so cute!

[@miskasaarivuori4320]

Another very cool reptile that ive never heard of. Thanks!

[@ClintsReptiles]

You're very welcome!

[@rosalyedumoulin3144]

I just bought a male and a female I love them so much! they are amazing and lovely!

[@titanhound6671]

they're everywhere in southern rural areas here in Morocco, often hang around pigeon aviaries and eat eggs, despite being chill they're quite inquisitive , one of my favourite local species along with the helmeted gecko and uromastyx

[@staceygiesbrecht6024]

Me and my boyfriend just did a whole bunch of research on them and we have not bred skinks but it is our far future plans we own other reptiles to but we were very lucky and got ours from a guy that was two hours from us and so far this is the coolest pet I’ve owned

[@shamik_sathe]

This really must be a wild caught animal, as i saw a few fingers missing.