DeMay, J.S. 1942 Eumeces skiltonianus Western Skink May 24. Trail below falls of E Fork of Sheep Creek, 5500 ft., near Cedar Grove, S Fork Kings R, 4600 ft, Fresno Co, Calif. (37) Western Skink found among dry oak leaves, fallen logs, and granite boulders near stock gate on trail to falls. On W-facing slope, 5:45 P.M. The skink moves rather rapidly when frightened, but otherwise walks with a jerky motion, gliding under and over the fallen leaves. The skink was observed sticking out its tongue frequently to catch insects. It was noosed three or four times, but its scales are so smooth and its head so tapering that it slipped out each time, merely turning a somersault in the air. It did not seem afraid of the noose, but tested it with its tongue. Finally it hid in between two rocks, and only ran out when these were moved. It then peeped out from under some dry leaves and permitted the collector to come within a few feet of it and catch it in her hands. June 1. Cedar Grove, S Fork Kings R, 4600 ft, Fresno Co, Calif. Skink with orange throat, blue tail, and light longitudinal stripes on a dark green back, seen