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Need help identifying this BTS!

Postby NewBlue » Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:54 pm

Just got this little guy yesterday. They said it was a regular northern bts around 7 months old. I don't think it's a northern but I'd like some other opinions please
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Re: Need help identifying this BTS!

Postby starscream3232 » Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:44 am

It’s a merauke Tiliqua gigas evanescens. High humidity species. Around 60-80%. It’s most likely wild caught and will need a vet visit. A breeder wouldn’t make the mistake of mislabeling it.
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Re: Need help identifying this BTS!

Postby dingopanga » Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:30 pm

Definitely NOT an Australian Northern Blue-tongue (T.s. intermedia)

Definitely a T. gigas -- as Greg has stated.

This seems very dishonest -- whichever store/person sold it to you.

It looks like a very healthy skink but you may not want to depend on this source for accurate info going forward.

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