Günther's dwarf burrowing skink (Scelotes guentheri), also known commonly as Günther's burrowing skink, was a species of lizard in the family Scincidae.

The species was endemic to Natal, South Africa.

The forelimbs are entirely absent, and the hind limbs retain only two digits.

[2] This holotype has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 9.8 cm (3.9 in), and a tail length of 7.0 cm (2.8 in).

[4] The specific name, guentheri, and the common names are in honor of German-born British herpetologist Albert Günther.