D.O.C has worked closely with MPI Biosecurity New Zealand to declare rainbow skinks an Unwanted Organism. It is illegal to knowingly communicate (move); release, or cause to be released; spread; sell, or offer for sale; exhibit; or breed rainbow skinks without the explicit permission of MPI Biosecurity.
D.O.C is monitoring the distribution of rainbow skinks, and raising public awareness of how to limit the spread of this invasive species.
D.O.C undertakes surveillance of significant reserves and offshore islands to prevent them from entering these sites, many of which provide a safe haven for our rare and threatened native lizards.
You can help
Check for rainbow skinks and eggs when moving nursery trees, which have been known to carry them. Photo: Peter Brady.
Check for rainbow skinks and eggs when moving nursery trees, which have been known to carry them
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; thoroughly check your personal belongings for rainbow skinks before departure.
Potting mix in potted plants is a favoured breeding habitat. 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.
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, call the 24 hour DOC hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468) or MPI Biosecurity 0800 809 966 immediately.
If possible, take a photo to help with obtaining the correct identification
D.O.C has worked closely with MPI Biosecurity New Zealand to declare rainbow skinks an Unwanted Organism. It is illegal to knowingly communicate (move); release, or cause to be released; spread; sell, or offer for sale; exhibit; or breed rainbow skinks without the explicit permission of MPI Biosecurity.D.O.C is monitoring the distribution of rainbow skinks, and raising public awareness of how to limit the spread of this invasive species.D.O.C undertakes surveillance of significant reserves and offshore islands to prevent them from entering these sites, many of which provide a safe haven for our rare and threatened native lizards.You can helpCheck for rainbow skinks and eggs when moving nursery trees, which have been known to carry them. Photo: Peter Brady.Check for rainbow skinks and eggs when moving nursery trees, which have been known to carry themIf 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; thoroughly check your personal belongings for rainbow skinks before departure.Potting mix in potted plants is a favoured breeding habitat. 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.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, call the 24 hour DOC hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468) or MPI Biosecurity 0800 809 966 immediately.If possible, take a photo to help with obtaining the correct identification
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