Sand Swimmer — the broad-banded sand swimmer, a desert skink that moves through loose sand the way fish move through water, surfacing at dusk with copper bands glowing. A fascinating, low-demand species for a deep-sand arid setup.
At a Glance
| Species | Eremiascincus richardsonii (broad-banded sand swimmer) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 20–25 cm |
| Lifespan | 8–12 years |
| Enclosure | 90×45 cm with 10–15 cm fine sand |
| Heat | Warm end 32 °C surface; cool nights |
| Experience level | Beginner |
Care Basics
Deep fine sand is the whole habitat: they submarine through it by day and hunt on it at dusk. Warm one end, keep a slightly moist layer at depth, and offer dusted crickets and roaches in the evening. A red or low light lets you watch the surfacing show without disturbing it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I ever see it?
Every evening at feeding time — sand swimmers learn the schedule fast and erupt from the substrate for insects.
Is it handleable?
Briefly, but the glass-smooth scales and swimming reflex make it a watch-and-feed species by nature.
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- Captive-bred in Europe — no wild-caught animals, ever
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