So funny story on this one....
I drove to Reading on FRIDAY not SATURDAY for the reptile show. I thought it was the 25th haha. So on our way back after laughing about how neither one of us caught the indiscretion, me and my girl decided to stop into this petstore we were at last week.
I have been researching tegus, lizards in general, and have been looking to break into this area of Herping for a long time. Well the same Fire Skink was sitting in his tank when we showed up just chillin. The saleswoman walked over and was asking us/helping us with questions about him vs the geckos and swifts.
After last week I wanted this one Leopard Gecko but we had the girl bring this skink out and his skin wasn't as slimy as I thought. I gave my girl the thumbs-up if she wanted him and about $100 later he is home in his new tank. Very shy guy, they are burrowers and haven't seen him since I put him in the tank. But his colors are amazing and I love his face. Very happy with him.
So without further delay, here is Taquito(her lizard, she named him lol).
Heres his enclosure, analog thermos will be replaced soon. I have checked their accuracy with the Infared Temp Gun I have and they are pretty close. Basking spot is monitored by the digital.
Sorry for the cellphone pics, found my cam battery but have NO idea where the charger is.
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