Is my skink northern or Indonesian?

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Is my skink northern or Indonesian?

Postby Kelseyice » Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:43 pm

Hi! I got my BTS from a breeder online and was told it was a Northern, but in a recent picture I posted someone informed me that it looks like he is an Indonesian! I'm trying to make sure I have the correct information so I can build his enclosure and feed him appropriately! He is definitely getting lighter and more red with every shed. Thanks for any help!
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Re: Is my skink northern or Indonesian?

Postby kayla990 » Sun Feb 18, 2018 2:35 am

Hello, looks like you've got an Indonesian for sure! It's looking like an Irian Jaya to me (so try to maintain humidity between 60-80% where possible). Generally swapping out the aspen for a mix of sphagnum moss and coco-coir is a good way to up humidity (alternatively to coco-coir, you can also use in addition; or in replacement: cypress mulch or repti-bark products). Goodluck!
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Re: Is my skink northern or Indonesian?

Postby xxmonitorlizardxx » Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:24 pm

You have an Irian Jaya :)
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Re: Is my skink northern or Indonesian?

Postby Edward » Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:04 am

100% Irian Jaya
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