Jeff's "baby" Shingleback Skink (Alex)

[James Wilson]

OK, I am finally getting around to posting some photos of my visit to Jeff's house back in late January. I took what I thought were many photos, but I was just beginning to figure out my new iPhone, and it turns out I was taking video without knowing it. As a result, I just got these 3 photos. They are of Alex, the baby Shingleback that Jeff produced (along with the help of his adult Shingleback skinks). That being said at only 7-8 months of age, this youngster was already larger than its mother. We both think it is a female, and she is not fat, just big, and by big, I mean massive. Her size, health, and very existence are all testaments to Jeff's excellent husbandry. I felt so lucky to be there and see her. It was unreal. Thanks Jeff, I really appreciate having been given such a great opportunity.

Note: I tried posting this a few times, but I think the photos files are too large. I will try to reduce them and add them later.

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[Katrina]

Good to see you on here, James!! I'd love to see photos, I'm jealous that you got to meet Alex in person!

I find the easiest way to upload photos from my iPhone is to email them to myself, save them on my desktop and then post them. If you want to upload them from an iPhone directly, you need to use a site like photobucket to host the images.

[Richard.C]

looking forward to the pics,she is a biggen,be interesting if the males try her this season

[James Wilson]

OK, I got two of the photos to load up.

[StaceyLeigh]

wow, face is still so cute! I love the light colors!

[James Wilson]

One thing that really sticks out when you see her in person is her huge eyes. She is really something!

[Nae]

The large eyes seem to be quite uncommon - Aside from Alex, Ive only ever seen 2 (Out of a few hundred) that I can recall that have them!

Shes looking gorgeous!

[Richard.C]

shes a beautiful rugosa,perhaps the darkness of the eyes make them appear bigger ,some do appear to have large eyes though,hers do look big,shes very bright eyed looking and alert,maybe its her reaction to you looking at her james,

[James Wilson]

shes a beautiful rugosa,perhaps the darkness of the eyes make them appear bigger ,some do appear to have large eyes though,hers do look big,shes very bright eyed looking and alert,maybe its her reaction to you looking at her james,

Girls often respond to me that way...

[Richard.C]

hmmmm,i normally cop this

[Linnea]

precious little alex looks so big.....and still so cute everyone has already commented on her amazing eyes, so ill say that her rough creamy brown colours are really something im always happy to see on bts......its so cool xD

[Jeff]

James thought it was cool the way Alex would display when we took her outside that day, so he kept trying to make her do it over and over to get a picture. Poor Alex just doesn't have the energy to act tough long enough to get pictures.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo-oZcGP ... 6xFAYWnTs=

[xxmonitorlizardxx]

AHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
"Your gonna get bit"
AHAHAHAHAHA

[Katrina]

Wow. I had no idea what a mean person James is. Thank you for posting that very informative video. Poor, poor little Alex!

So ferocious and then just got too lazy to bother displaying.

[James Wilson]

Ok, ok, now everybody knows what a mean bad person I am. Yes it is true, I will do anything for a good photo. Jeff, I was getting ready to scold you for exposing me and my bad behavior, but then I looked up and saw the title of the u-tube post "James Is Mean" and I could not stop laughing. I am still smiling as I write this.

[xxmonitorlizardxx]

Ok, ok, nowdy knows what a mean bad person I am.

Your so bad you make up your own words

[James Wilson]

Your so bad you make up your own words

Well Poop on a stick! I don't know what the heck happened there.

[Richard.C]

pmsl@james is mean

jeff do yours display at you,its been years since ive seen a stumpy display,even when i get new born ones they dont get defensive,maybe i have a mellow line

[Jeff]

Richard, my stumpies NEVER display inside. There is absolutely nothing I could do to make them while they are inside. As soon as they get outside though, it is completely different. Within five minutes they will display every time I approach them. They especially hate James. . I think it is because he is ugly.

I have not seen this in any other species, but all of the skinks that live inside change when they are outdoors. It is as if they revert to wild behavior as soon as they see the sky.

[xxmonitorlizardxx]

I think it is because he is ugly.

AHAHAHAHA
It's funny cuz it's true
AHAHAHAAH
J/K