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R. Zeigler
June 30, 1951
Eumeces skiltonianus
Pass Picacho Camp, Cuyamaca Rancho
State Park, San Diego Co., Calif.
Found at about 4:20 PM (DST) as it ran
across a shady dirt road and
burrowed in the black oak leaf
litter.
July 27, 1951
In captivity, this skink ate a hatchling
of the same species.
Aug. 1, 1951
Two (an adult & a hatchling) were found
under logs this morning. The Skinks
were very active.
Aug. 2, 1951
Three hatchlings were captured under logs
this morning. Two adults escaped. Both
were seen in the open - one went down a
dep and the other under a rock. Hatchlings
seem to be out in full force now.
Aug. 23, 1951
East Mesa, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
A juvenile was captured at 10:30 am at
the edge of a spring, where it tried to hide
in the Juncus rush.