New Pictures! Updated

[Scincoides]

Oh man hahahah Richard. I certainly hope that they are both females, and im sure your 100% better at this than i am. Ill put them in a tub with my big male tomorrow and see how he responds to them. It will make my whole week if they turn out to be girls

[Richard.C]

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This is a 2 year old pr,male the boofhead,the other 5 i have from this litter are similar build to this female,all females

Its hard to say from those pics of yours,some the light one looks very female,others maybe male,the prob with behaviour sexing yours is that females not ready will often go at males like that,some are even more aggressive and little females can actially beat up on quite large males outsode of there breeding period mostly but also when in it

2 of my female easterns are doing exactly what those two are doing,one is the aggressor,the other arches back towards her to make it harder to bite

Joys of behaviour sexing,lol

Keep a close eye on them if they poop,cycled males pop hemipenes alot,usually leaving plugs along with it

[Scincoides]

Thank you, great information to have. I nearly had a good lock up with the hypo easterns a few minutes ago. The male bit, held, and tried to position his tail. Then he left a small amount of fluid on her leg, and walked away Now he appears to be taking a nap. Im putting each Northern in the tub with another twice a day till something happens. I have a few where it looks like the male is ready to go, and a few where it seems the female is ready, so far no actual success though. Unfortunately i have even more where i am completely lost as to gender.

[Jeff]

First timers are always the hardest. Young male BTS are like young teenage humans. They aren't even sure about what they want yet, let alone how to get it. It really is just a matter of continuing to give them opportunities until they accidentally get it right.

Also, I can see the last pictures you posted, but still none of the others.

[Ray Gurgui]

And then it ends up on someone's leg, he smiles , then leaves !

[Scincoides]

Speaking from experience Ray?

[Ray Gurgui]

Yup ! Got a Silver Tanimbar going through that now . He gets so excited that its over before it starts , he keeps missing the spot !

[Scincoides]

Oh man i hope he gets it. I could sure use a few more tanimbars.

[Richard.C]

ray

Austin if u cooled them cooled them,might take a week or 2 for them to really fire up,when both ready they dont fool around,some males do diddly squat till they know a females ready,if males are trying though thats a good early sign

One other thing,some males stuff around for up to ten mins before attempting to copulate,so its good to persist for a while witj ones that appear to aggressive,northens are shocking for that with me,at first i would seperate and try the next day until jeff mentioned leaving them a bit longer and bang it happened the next intro

Hopefully the tanny can tap it in for you ray

[Scincoides]

Ill just keep pairing them up till something happens. I didnt expect the ones that were cooled to be ready this soon, im just taking advantage of my three day weekend and hoping that ill have something pan out before i have to go back. Plus.. it gives me a perfect excuse to sit in my recliner for three days and skink watch.

[Scincoides]

Ok. Heres a few more




















Mid shed




Little Derp. Obviously he isnt breeding anything this season but i included a few of him anyways



Male Halm, hes looking a little dull. Probably due for a shed






Seriously in shed

[Ophidiophile]

What a killer collection! Hope you get lots of successful breedings - I mean your skinks, that is.

[Houlee]

Oh my those are some pretty skinks. I'm super excited to see what comes from Darwin
I've kind of been stalking her pictures for a while *whistles*
Looks like you'll have some beautiful litters

[Scincoides]

Thank you. Im certainly hoping for a few nice litters . Darwin is magnificent in person. I got her from James Wilson. I cant wait to pick up a few more babies from him this year. He really produces some great animals.

[donkeybuff]

All looking great. Darwin and the sunrises really stand out though!

[Dakota]

Austin!!! Get your butt into getting another group of Kei's!!!

[Scincoides]

Im happy with just the one right now. Next time some show up ill probably take a few more. No need to rush into anything. I should probably have some more caging built before i buy anymore skinks

[Jbolar]

here is one more picture of austins newest halmehera bts, i had this one on my camera.

[Dakota]

Wow, you might be the next Andrew Seike!
Any more pairs?
The ones you put up are awesome!

I don't know ML, I think "the next Ray Gurgui" would be more of a fitting name.

[donkeybuff]

That last shot is great jbolar! That's worthy of being on the cover of a magazine.