{"product_id":"spiny-tail-water-skink","title":"Spiny Tail Water Skink","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"317\" data-start=\"103\"\u003eCommon Name: Bacon’s Water Skink\u003cbr data-end=\"138\" data-start=\"135\"\u003eScientific Name: Tropidophorus baconi\u003cbr data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"246\"\u003eSource: WC\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"354\" data-start=\"319\"\u003eAdult Size: 20-30cm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"356\"\u003eNative Range: Philippines\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"524\" data-start=\"385\"\u003eEnclosure: Semi-aquatic terrarium; minimum around 60 × 45 × 45 cm with water area, rocks, and hiding spots\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"526\"\u003eHeating: Basking 30  °C Ambient 24-26 °C; ; night drop around 20-22 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"761\" data-start=\"661\"\u003eHumidity: 70-90 % with regular misting and good ventilation\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"763\"\u003eUVB: low out out UVB\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"927\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eDiet: Carnivorous; insects, small invertebrates, and other small aquatic prey\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"929\"\u003eWater: Shallow water area for soaking and hunting; kept clean and refreshed regularly\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003eTropidophorus baconi, known as Bacon’s Water Skink, is a semi-aquatic lizard native to the Philippines. Members of the genus Tropidophorus are commonly referred to as water skinks due to their strong association with streams and damp forest habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003eThis species has a slender, elongated body with keeled scales that aid in swimming and provide protection. Colouration is generally dark brown to black with lighter markings along the sides, helping it blend into rocky streambeds and forested waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1871\" data-start=\"1549\"\u003eBacon’s Water Skinks are diurnal and rely on both terrestrial and aquatic spaces for foraging, feeding on insects and small aquatic prey. In captivity, semi-aquatic setups with clean water, rocks, hiding areas, and maintained humidity replicate the species’ natural environment, supporting normal behaviour and activity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia UK","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":52873080504657,"sku":"spiny-tail-water-skink - 001","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/Tropidophorus-Baconi_1.jpg?v=1769511205","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/spiny-tail-water-skink","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}