Hello!
I'm looking into getting a BTS and after seeing all the different types I can get, I'm left confused on the differences.
What is the difference between a Northern BTS, an Indonesian BTS, and a Halmahera BTS? Besides how they look, are there behavior differences?
Thanks!
What Type of BTS?
Forum rules
In this forum all are welcome to ask blue tongue skink-related questions, share information, ideas, tips, experiences, and pictures with fellow BTS enthusiasts.
If you are wondering if your BTS is acting normally or might be sick, this is where you can get help with that.
This is also where you can have some FUN while sharing the enjoyment you get from your blueys!
In this forum all are welcome to ask blue tongue skink-related questions, share information, ideas, tips, experiences, and pictures with fellow BTS enthusiasts.
If you are wondering if your BTS is acting normally or might be sick, this is where you can get help with that.
This is also where you can have some FUN while sharing the enjoyment you get from your blueys!
-
LaurenKaye
- Bluey Beginner

- Posts: 2
- Joined: Thu Aug 17, 2017 6:26 pm
- Country: USA
- Location: NorthDakota
-
Dwarfbeardeddragon
- Bluey Beginner

- Posts: 83
- Joined: Mon Mar 13, 2017 2:20 am
- Country: Australia
- Location: Western-Australia
- Contact:
Re: What Type of BTS?
i wouldnt really know as we cant have Indonesian variety here in Australia, but ive heard some of the indo variety are wild caught, and ive heard northerns are hardier aswell 
- TPceebee
- Bluey Beginner

- Posts: 123
- Joined: Thu May 21, 2015 11:14 am
- Your Facebook name: Insta - @Oxide_fx
- Country: UK
- Location: Scotland
- Contact:
Re: What Type of BTS?
Halmaheras are a form of indonesians. The biggest difference between indos and northerns is the husbandry and the type of care required. I've heard that northerns are more robust than indos and they don't get sick as often. I believe that indos are a little more skittish? And usually the majority are wild caught. Indos usually grow a bit bigger. I've heard that northerns have a brighter blue tongue, indos usually have a more purple colour. As far as behaviour goes I'm not too sure. I've seen really tame skinks of both species.
Reptiles Owned:
1.0 Northern - Rusty - 1 July 2015
0.0.1 Black Roughneck Monitor Lizard - Neville - 1 April 2019
1.0 Northern - Rusty - 1 July 2015
0.0.1 Black Roughneck Monitor Lizard - Neville - 1 April 2019
-
BD99
- Bluey Beginner

- Posts: 69
- Joined: Tue May 09, 2017 6:47 pm
- Country: Australia
- Location: Victoria
Re: What Type of BTS?
Australian bred Blue tongue Skinks seem to be hardier than other breeds.
- xxmonitorlizardxx
- Walks with Squirrels

- Posts: 4050
- Joined: Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:06 pm
- Your Facebook name: Jeremy Johnson
- Country:
- Location: NJ, USA
Re: What Type of BTS?
Northerns are from Australia and are all cbb.
Indonesians and Halmaheras are essentially all wild-caught and from Indonesia.
Due to being soley cbb northerns are generally calmer than the other two.
Indonesians and Halmaheras are essentially all wild-caught and from Indonesia.
Due to being soley cbb northerns are generally calmer than the other two.
-
mackdaddy
- Bluey Beginner

- Posts: 16
- Joined: Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:44 pm
- Country: usa
- Location: toledo
Re: What Type of BTS?
https://columbus.craigslist.org/pet/d/b ... 00982.html
Blue Tongue Skink / 75 Gal Tank (Columbus)
Hi , I have a Blue Tongue Skink to Rehome. Comes with a 75 gallon tank, screen lid , heat and uvb lights. The Skink is not totally tame. Rehome fee of $ 200.00. Also , have a extra 75 gallon with screen lid / heat lamp for $100.00 Rehome fee. E mail with questions.
Blue Tongue Skink / 75 Gal Tank (Columbus)
Hi , I have a Blue Tongue Skink to Rehome. Comes with a 75 gallon tank, screen lid , heat and uvb lights. The Skink is not totally tame. Rehome fee of $ 200.00. Also , have a extra 75 gallon with screen lid / heat lamp for $100.00 Rehome fee. E mail with questions.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
-
mackdaddy
- Bluey Beginner

- Posts: 16
- Joined: Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:44 pm
- Country: usa
- Location: toledo
Re: What Type of BTS?
this isnt my skink but if anyone could take him that would be amazing... id take the goober if i could but my bluey is all i can take on right now
): thanks!!
kenz
): thanks!! kenz
Return to “General Discussion and FAQ”
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 175 guests
