This large (approx 9") skink lives in and around a cinderblock raised bed garden, and frequently tunnels through the holes in the blocks to get around. It's also very bold-- walked right up to me, descended the wall, over my feet to the opposite side. I presume female because of size, and there are usually juveniles running around in spring.
Lines along the sign with spots along the lines.
Visible ears.
2 broken up stripes down back, a long with two lighter colored stripes down side.