Otago Skink (Oligosoma otagense) on DOC land near Macraes Flat.

The area is under intensive predator trapping to protect these native skink populations with several rangers working full-time in the reserve on their protection.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/reptiles-and-frogs/lizards/skinks/grand-and-otago-skinks/