new member with a couple questions

Atcrider1 · Postby **Atcrider1** » Fri May 20, 2011 3:48 pm

hey guys, im a new member and am new to BTS. iv always wanted one but could never find one or afford one. well a few days ago i had a little extra cash and found it in a small animal feed store and had to have it.

what kind of bedding is best for them? i bought some exo terra - jungle earth since it was all they had.

i have an exo terra daylight basking light, is this fine? any other lights i need?

im not sure if it is eating, it looks kinda under fed. what can i do to get it to eat?

im workin on pics so you guys can see what im workin with

thanks a lot
Cody

xxmonitorlizardxx · Postby **xxmonitorlizardxx** » Fri May 20, 2011 4:37 pm

Welcome

There is a great caresheet here http://www.bluetongueskinks.net/care.htm
1. There are many substrates good for them. The most commonly used are aspen,cypress mulch,repti bark, and care fresh.
2. If your not sure if it's eating ask the store :lol:

. To get it to eat you should offer it something it likes. Blueys usually go nots for fruit(mine likes strawberries and bananas) or meat(roaches,crickets,worms,cat/dog food, turkey/chicken). It looks underfed it may have parasites if its a gigas species. A fecal check may be needed.
GIVE US THE PICS!!!

Atcrider1 · Postby **Atcrider1** » Fri May 20, 2011 5:01 pm

here are a few pics.

how big do these guys get?

xxmonitorlizardxx · Postby **xxmonitorlizardxx** » Fri May 20, 2011 5:48 pm

HOLY ****** CRAP!!!! Thats a classic meruake!!! But it's super skinny... Pretty sure there is alot of parasites in him. Poor guy.
They get about 18-24 inches.

nakerz_loves_bts · Postby **nakerz_loves_bts** » Sat May 21, 2011 1:08 am

Nice little skink

. Classic Meruake=AWESOME. Take him for to a vet and feed him daily. The caresheet is a must.

Atcrider1 · Postby **Atcrider1** » Sat May 21, 2011 8:03 pm

is there a certain kind of vet to look for?

Kendall_fraser · Postby **Kendall_fraser** » Sun May 22, 2011 6:25 am

Do a search for reptile vets in your area and (this is what I did) if that fails call your local reptile store and ask who they use for a vet.

xxmonitorlizardxx · Postby **xxmonitorlizardxx** » Sun May 22, 2011 9:02 am

Exotic animal vet.

WanderingChai · Postby **WanderingChai** » Sun May 22, 2011 1:30 pm

Definitely read the caresheet. Study it well! He might not eat for a few days. Very cute though! <3 I want a Merauke really bad. They are just so cute! :lol:

Also, as some advice for later in life, try not to buy animals from pet stores. They are much higher quality with a breeder. And, although a breeder may seem expensive, buying an animal from a pet store will probably cost you more in the long run from vet bills.

Atcrider1 · Postby **Atcrider1** » Sun May 22, 2011 3:07 pm

WanderingChai wrote:

Also, as some advice for later in life, try not to buy animals from pet stores. They are much higher quality with a breeder. And, although a breeder may seem expensive, buying an animal from a pet store will probably cost you more in the long run from vet bills.

i realize that now lol, im gonna do some calling around tomorrow

xxmonitorlizardxx · Postby **xxmonitorlizardxx** » Sun May 22, 2011 4:02 pm

Clarkston Veterinary Clinic
Howard J. Schwartz, DVM
6687 Dixie Highway
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-1821

Postby **Katrina** » Sun May 22, 2011 4:39 pm

Welcome.

We have a vet list here:
http://bluetongueskinks.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15381

Good luck with this guy, he is definitely skinny. Offer lots of nice, healthy foods and get him checked out by a qualified vet and I'm sure he'll start putting on weight.

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