5 Fun Facts About the Solomon Island Gecko 1. One of only a few species of skinks that is…

5 Fun Facts About the Solomon Island Gecko 1. One of only a few species of skinks that is known to live an arboreal existence, climbing slowly from branch to branch. Solomon Island skinks are also completely herbivorous. 2. It is a member of the giant skink family and is only known species of skink with a prehensile, or grasping, tail. 3. Gives birth to only one or two extremely large offspring, which may be up to one-half the size of the mother. 4. These lizards show a degree of parental care not observed in other lizards; the parents will actually protect the young as well as the territory. 5. In defense, the skink is able to make a sharp hissing noise and can deliver a savage bite.