You can help stop rainbow skinks
If you live in an area that has rainbow skinks, and wish to relocate any equipment, goods, or other freight to an area that is free of this species; please thoroughly check your personal belongings for rainbow skinks before departure.
Potting mix in potted plants is a favoured breeding habitat. Please check these for any of the small white eggs, especially if plants are to be used in restoration projects, such as on off-shore islands or key ecosystems on the mainland.
Check for rainbow skinks and eggs when moving nursery trees, which have been known to carry them
Also, inform your neighbours and friends of the presence of rainbow skinks on your property and their threats and impacts.
Together we can prevent the rainbow skink from spreading.
If you see one outside of its known range, or suspect people of trading them as pets, please call the Department of Conservation (DOC 24 hour HOTline: 0800 36 2468) or MAF Biosecurity New Zealand on 0800 809 966 immediately.
If possible, take a photo to help with obtaining the correct identification.
How can I find out more?
Contact:
or check the MAF Biosecurity NZ website for further information.