This skink was spotted in Southwest Ohio. Anyone know the species?

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This skink was spotted in Southwest Ohio. Anyone know the species?

Unless I am mis-reading my range maps, you have but two contenders..the five-lined, Eumeces fasciatus, and the broad-headed, E. laticeps. If the critter is longer than 9 inches, it is the latter, if not it could be either.
~~Greg~~
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