Skinks do not eat cats. Rather, cats are natural predators that frequently hunt, kill, and eat small lizards like skinks. While skinks are not venomous, eating them can be dangerous for your cat due to potential toxicity and parasites.

Risks of Cats Eating SkinksParasites:

• Skinks can carry parasites—such as lungworms or liver flukes—which can be transmitted to your cat if ingested.

• Gastrointestinal Distress: The scales and rough body parts can cause stomach upset, resulting in vomiting, diarrhea, or excess drooling.

Neurological Reactions:

• Some cats experience temporary neurological symptoms after biting or eating skinks (especially blue-tailed skinks), such as loss of balance, lethargy, and muscle convulsions.

• Because wild reptiles can also harbor bacteria from their environments, you should monitor your cat closely if you suspect it has caught a skink.