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119 (81-90) ; total length, 50-189 (136-150) ; width of head, 
4-15 (8-10); length of tail as percentage of total length, 
44.0-65.2 (60-65); width of head as percentage of body 
length, 11.8-20.8 (14-16). 
All works that the writer has consulted give larger 
maximum measurements than those of the above sum- 
mary. Harlan (1829) gave, under the synonymous name, 
Scincus erythrocephalus, the measurements of what was 
probably a large adult male, as total length 254 mm., tail 
165 mm., and body 89 mm. 
Habitat and Habits—The western edge of the distri- 
bution of this species passes through Kansas. The five- 
lined skink is common in many parts of the southern and 
eastern United States, as well as at some central and 
northern points. Holbrook (1842) wrote that ‘‘The 
young live mostly on the ground, but the adults ascend 
trees and are seldom seen on the ground. . . . Some- 
times adults utilize old woodpecker holes for their 
abode.’? Smith (1882) found these specimens ‘‘Under 
bark in May.’? Rhoads (1895), working in Tennessee, 
found the five-lined skink in the western lowlands only. 
Hay (1902) stated that ‘They are very shy and timid, 
and spend much of their time hidden under leaves and 
bark or in trees.’? Allard (1909) wrote of Georgia speci- 
mens as follows: ‘‘They are very common. In every field 
and wood they may be found basking in the sun or run- 
ning with great rapidity over the ground. They are fre- 
quently found under the bark of fallen trees, and decayed 
stumps.’? Wright and Funkhauser (1915) also wrote of 
Georgia specimens ‘‘They are often found in deserted 
buildings, in chimneys, and also on fences, but seldom 
Seen on the ground or on trees.’’? Deckert (1918) stated 
that this lizard ‘“‘Inhabits hollow trees, always near 
water.’’ Blanchard (1925) found ‘‘Two small speci- 
