Behavior
Young Western Skinks have a bright blue tail with color that fades with age. If seized by a predator its tail is deliberately cast and wriggles violently attracting attention while the lizard may escape. The tail will grow back with time but is often darker in color and misshapen. It will play dead, but this behavior is rarely seen.
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