This diurnal skink forages for insects and spiders. It is secretive and is rarely seen in the open. Breeding takes place in late spring. Females lay up to 21 eggs in burrows. Female brooding is exhibited.
Hatchlings are dark with bright blue tails and orange spots on the head.
In North America, this skink has a range from Nebraska to Arizona to northern Mexico. In Texas, it is found throughout the state, except the eastern third. This project funded by the University of Texas College of Natural Sciences and the Texas Memorial Museum . Comments welcome .