A Japanese skink in between the cracks of the foundation of the ruins of Usuki Castle (Oita Prefecture). Unlike most skinks in Japan, this one lacks the rainbow stripes against the black body. He was running away when I took his picture, but I guess he wasn't worried enough to pass up a meal.
Comments (6)
so you reviewed all your photos?
Posted by: Justin | April 25, 2006 8:00 PM
Posted on: April 25, 2006 20:00
That is the grooviest skink pic I've ever seen!
good work!
Posted by: YoMama | April 26, 2006 2:13 AM
Posted on: April 26, 2006 02:13
I've gone through all of the ones from the Kyushu trip, but haven't had time to do much more than a cursory review.
Posted by: Adam | April 26, 2006 4:23 AM
Posted on: April 26, 2006 04:23
I love that picture. are skinks common in Japan?
Posted by: laserman | April 26, 2006 9:22 AM
Posted on: April 26, 2006 09:22
I'd say that they're pretty common. I seem to encounter them most in areas skirting places that have been developed, and sometimes even in the city.
Posted by: Adam | April 26, 2006 12:12 PM
Posted on: April 26, 2006 12:12
He seems to have the 'HELP!!! Somebody help me get my tongue off this thing!!!' look.
Posted by: Architeuthis | April 26, 2006 1:48 PM
Posted on: April 26, 2006 13:48