Here is Noodles

[Janella]

Hi guys! I just wanted to post what my Noodles looks like. I also am pretty sure it is indeed a male cause it looked like he had a sperm plug in his enclosure. Thanks.

Janella

PS. Hopefully I did the picture right

[tcopitho]

He's gorgeous! Id say just by looking at this picture that he is likely Merauke, not IJ as I remember you mentioned in your previous post.

[Janella]

Thank you! I honestly don't know I got home from a trusted buddy of mine's friend who breeds them. I was told it was an Irian Jaya.

Janella

[Dakota]

Am I going crazy, or does that skink look like the adult version of my Domino? Could you attach a photo of his whole body? He looks beautiful from the one you attached.

[Janella]

I did look up Marauke and he does look like one. I have been trying to post whole body shots but it says the file is to big

[Dakota]

Yeah, he's definitely a Merauke. He looks to be a very attractive one, too. The easiest way to resize for me is to open it in "paint", then there is an option to resize it down, and I usually do -50%. Or you can upload it via photo bucket, and copy the IMG URL into the text box.

[alichamp]

If they are on your phone, I just mssg them to myself as they are automatically compressed and then upload that one.

[tcopitho]

yes full body will confirm it, my money is on Merauke. Hope you figure out how to post the full body picture, I just want to see him in all his splendor.

[Janella]

Thanks guys for all the nice comments. I am working on trying to figure how to post the full body shot. I have to put my girls to bed, but as soon as I can I will post full body. I forgot to mention earlier I would love to see your Domino :-)
Janella

[Janella]

Here you go guys. The last one is his enclosure.

Janella

[Dakota]

That's a nice looking 'rookie!

Remember, though — they need elevated humidity, so Aspen may render that difficult, unless you have a humidifier of some type.

But anyways, welcome to the forum.

[Janella]

Thanks Dakota. I would love to see pictures of yours if you have time. What type up substrate do you recommend? So far everything seems fine with his enclosure though. I appreciate all the advice. Please keep it coming. Thanks

[tcopitho]

Just as lovely in the full body pictures. Nice enclosure, I'd also suggest a more humidity loving substrate. I use coco husk and sphagnum moss. Repti bark, and cypress mulch are also often recommended around here. There should be some good threads on it if you search them.

[Janella]

Thanks guys, I will look into both substrates. He has been fine though so far on the Aspen, but I absolutely want to do what is best for him though. So if I need to change then I will. As always thanks for the comments and help.

[TPceebee]

What a beauty. Very nice looking Merauke! I like your setup and I think it'll be even nicer looking once you switch to a humidity holding substrate... Some funky looking plants too!

[Susann]

An easy way to make sure he has access to the humidity he needs, without changing out your substrate, is to make a humid hide. Take a container he will fit in nicely, cut an opening in it, and fill it with moisture-holding material --I like sphagnum moss because it is mold resistant as well; put it near whatever you use for a heat source, so it becomes like a little warm sauna in there.

No need to change everything out if he's doing fine. Just keep a close eye on his scales and eyes, mouth, and toes.

Cute Merauke! And welcome!

[Janella]

Thank you for the tip and kind words Susan. I appreciate it :-)