Blue tough skink

[dave himself]

A woman dropped this beautiful boy off at the shop for us to find him a good home as her son has went to university and she doesn't want him. So he's getting the life pampered out of him as he's such a big softie till we find someone who will give him the care and love he deserves. If we don't find the right person for him we'll just keep him in the shop and spoil him rotten :)

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Thanks for looking

[macandchz]

he already looks like he's being spoiled. did she know how old he is? do skinks get very big?

[Minkness]

I have always heard really good things about BTSs. It's nice that she decided to let him go instead of neglect him too. =)

[dannybgoode]

Nice animal. Certainly would consider one at some point...

[dave himself]

he already looks like he's being spoiled. did she know how old he is? do skinks get very big?

We've no idea how old he is lol, she just walked in with him in a box and asked could we get him a good home. He's been really well looked after and a good size. I'll get full body shots of him on Saturday if he's still there, I took these pics when he just woke up he was sleeping on one of the guys shoulder getting stroked :)

[dave himself]

I have always heard really good things about BTSs. It's nice that she decided to let him go instead of neglect him too. =)

They are amazing Mink, this is around the fourth or fifth adult I've had the pleasure of meeting and they've all been really tame, although this guy takes the biscuit he follows us around the shop and when you lift him he climbs up you and rests his head on your shoulder and falls asleep :D

[dave himself]

Nice animal. Certainly would consider one at some point...

Brilliant lizards Danny I couldn't recommended them enough mate :)

[Minkness]

Oh man....I may have to look into getting one now...DANGIT! Lol

[dave himself]

I don't know what these are like as juveniles thoe Mink they may be little chainsaws :D

[Minkness]

Perhaps I should start a thread then!!!

I researched them a while back though and I thinknot was their regular feeding requirements that had me loose interest.

As it is I am looking at getting out of crested geckos entirely because I have to mix their food up twice a week, and there have been times I have forgotten ._.

[dave himself]

Being honest Mink I don't even know what way these guy's are fed I'm in the shop on Saturdays all I do is clean vivs and put fresh water bowls and talk to the customers, I'm fine giving out advice with snakes but when it comes to lizards I'm pretty useless, Eddie the guy who owns the shop is a fountain of knowledge about most reptiles and spiders so I just give him a shout when someone asks questions about something I don't know about :)

[Minkness]

Yeah, I hear they have a super variety of foods from bugs, to pinkies, boiled eggs, greens, fruits, ect. And should be fed like every other day or so.

This is also what is keeping me from having an Ackie monitor XD

[dave himself]

Yeah, I hear they have a super variety of foods from bugs, to pinkies, boiled eggs, greens, fruits, ect. And should be fed like every other day or so.

This is also what is keeping me from having an Ackie monitor XD

I can see what you mean but then I guess the mate hardly even notices it when he's got so many different reps to feed anyway :D

[dannybgoode]

Feeding a lizard is much less hassle than I thought it was going to be. I try and have 10-15 minutes interaction with Julius a day anyway so just feed then.

Takes two minutes to grab a few bugs and now he's in a bioactive viv the odd snack goes by him each day anyway.

And they're so different from snakes-its great to be able to observe both.

[chairman]

BTS are really neat. I have two adult Northerns and I quite enjoy them. They're big bluffers and always put on defensive displays when I go to pull them out. They remind me of garters or hognoses. That isn't to say that they can't or won't bite, and they draw blood when they do, but they usually just get the display out of their system and let you scoop them up. I think that the best word to describe them during handling is inquisitive.

They seem to spend most of their time buried but almost always come to the front of their cages to watch me when I'm in the room. At least with mine, they don't really allow handling unless they've come out of hiding to see if you're bringing food.

On food, BTS are prone to obesity and breeders recommend feeding once a week. I feed mine a mixture of preservative-free wet dog food and greens (I spread the mixture into an ice cube tray and thaw when needed). I also give mine vegetables throughout the week, just whatever raw veggies happen to be on the menu for the people in the house.

I'd be surprised if this bluey didn't find a good home quickly.

[dave himself]

BTS are really neat. I have two adult Northerns and I quite enjoy them. They're big bluffers and always put on defensive displays when I go to pull them out. They remind me of garters or hognoses. That isn't to say that they can't or won't bite, and they draw blood when they do, but they usually just get the display out of their system and let you scoop them up. I think that the best word to describe them during handling is inquisitive.

They seem to spend most of their time buried but almost always come to the front of their cages to watch me when I'm in the room. At least with mine, they don't really allow handling unless they've come out of hiding to see if you're bringing food.

On food, BTS are prone to obesity and breeders recommend feeding once a week. I feed mine a mixture of preservative-free wet dog food and greens (I spread the mixture into an ice cube tray and thaw when needed). I also give mine vegetables throughout the week, just whatever raw veggies happen to be on the menu for the people in the house.

I'd be surprised if this bluey didn't find a good home quickly.

Thanks for the info mate and we must have been lucky with all the ones we had in because they never showed any sign of aggression at all lol especially this guy his just silly tame,well up to now. And it'll take someone we know and trust to take him or he won't be going anywhere ;)

[Minkness]

Hmmm....once a week is more my speed.

What about babies though? I'm sure they need more than that?

Also, what kind of greens? I know that there are certain ones that are not good for bearded dragons so not sure if they are the same?

These guys may be in my future. They sound neat for aure! But first....so many other things!!! Lol

[sattva]

Ya... I not a big lizard guy but I have been wanting one of these... Of course the money and space is another thing...

[chairman]

Baby BTS are like baby colubrids, you feed them more frequently. I think that I fed mine protein every 3-4 days. Any old whole prey will do trick when they're little. They can obviously still take whole prey as adults but for some reason the dog food mix is recommended.

The greens thing is the same as for any other animal. Any green is fine, just don't feed to much of anything with high levels of oxalates as they bind calcium. I typically have access to collard, turnip and mustard greens. Spinach is ok in moderation. Lettuces are fine. They don't like kale, which is fine by me because I don't like it either. I guess that an interesting side effect of owning a reptile that eats veggies is that you end up with a slightly healthier looking refrigerator.