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BTS Here I Come!

NH93
07-09-2014, 01:35 PM
Hey everyone!

I am so, so thrilled to present to you, my blue-tongued skink!

I had mentioned a little while ago that I was in contact with a breeder in Canada, and the day finally came to meet and get my little one. I am super excited (and a bit nervous as I've never had a lizard before) and CAN'T WAIT to hold it!... But I will let it settle in, of course. :bird:

The skink comes from John Delahaye (I hope he's okay with me throwing his name out there); I just have to tell you what a wonderful person he is, and how absolutely OUTSTANDING his customer service is. He was fabulous... I really can't say that enough. He was kind enough to meet me, about 4 or 5 hours away, so we didn't have to ship the skink and I didn't have to make the long drive. We met in Toronto for the exchange (and as it worked out, he was visiting others while there and so we scheduled around that). The baby arrived safe, healthy, and curious as can be. We had a nice bit of a chat - not to mention one or two phone calls along with email updating and whatnot - and I just can't recommend him enough. He has given me so much great and detailed advice... you can really tell her cares about the skinks he raises and breeds. Looking forward to keeping in contact with him!


I digress!

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This one is from John, as he takes better photos than I. Although, the photos do NOT do the skink justice!
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This is just a very short clip of the first feeding with me. Eating all of the expensive canned dog food and none of the veggies and fruits. Going to have to trick this one into eating it's greens me thinks!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10154316825320313



I hope those worked.
Anyhow, the skink is currently nameless as I am super indecisive about it right now. But I will let you know when I decide, and hopefully add a bunch more photos of the little nugget! :)

Thanks for looking!

brindle
07-09-2014, 01:52 PM
I have wanted a BTS for so long! Lucky you! He's (is it a he) gorgeous :D

spyderk
07-09-2014, 01:52 PM
Congrats! What a cute skink. I love their fat bodies and itty bitty legs! I was really wanting a BTS at the reptile expo I went to last. Then again, I wanted a lot of what I saw and made it home with only 8 dead rats!

TyeW
07-09-2014, 01:52 PM
Awesome! I was waiting for you to finally get one. He looks great. How old is he? Can you post pics of your setup?

Nythain
07-09-2014, 02:35 PM
He's adorable. Glad to hear you had an amazing breeder experience. After so many stories of rescues or apathetic (and sometimes criminal) breeders it's nice to hear the good stories too! I'm with Tye, we demand setup pics (personally because I've been considering one for quite a while and looking to get an idea of what it will require). Can't wait to watch this little guy grow up.

NH93
07-09-2014, 02:41 PM
Thanks everyone!!

Right now we're calling it she and he. Simultaneously. It's fun :) won't know the sex for a long while, as BTSs can't really be sexed safely like snakes can at this young age - or so I've heard. It doesn't matter to me either way!

She is about 5-6 weeks old! Already shed twice, and pretty big if I do say so myself. But, I saw an adult BTS at a store the other day (very shocked to see one there!) and it was HUGE compared to him. Can't wait though! Such an adorable thing. Moves VERY quickly when it wants to!

Kind of hard to tell with the setup because of glare, so I apologize. I went over it with John beforehand too :) he thought it sounded excellent so yay!

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daddio207
07-09-2014, 02:52 PM
Congrat's !!!

You'll love him/her!
Ours loves picking out the peas and carrots before eating the rest.

NH93
07-09-2014, 03:06 PM
Congrat's !!!

You'll love him/her!
Ours loves picking out the peas and carrots before eating the rest.

Sneaky little buggers... ;)

And thank you! Right now it is skittish, seeing as I only picked it up yesterday after a looong day of travel. At least it is out and about!

LittleFrog
07-09-2014, 03:11 PM
He/she is adorable! I can't see the video though. :(

Joba
07-09-2014, 04:11 PM
Congrats! I love those little guys.

NH93
07-09-2014, 06:55 PM
Thanks again and sorry about that! I wonder if it'll work now... I've changed to video post to public. :)

daddio207
07-09-2014, 08:08 PM
Thanks again and sorry about that! I wonder if it'll work now... I've changed to video post to public. :)

It worked :)

LittleFrog
07-09-2014, 08:47 PM
Thanks again and sorry about that! I wonder if it'll work now... I've changed to video post to public. :)

It works now! He's so cute!