BLUE TONGUE SKINKS

Got to hold this little guy (girl?). He (she?) almost came home with me.

Apparently, he/she doesn't really like being held. I asked the sales woman if I could just see him/her (because I wanted to show my friend that I was at the petstore with what my future pet was going to be) and she just took him/her out and put him/her on her shoulder. (she was the only associate he/she seemed to like. I know why. She owns a bearded dragon. Fellow herp lover!)

I just started talking to him/her softly, and he/she must have liked the sound of my voice, because when I put my hands in front of him/her, he/she climbed on and explored my very poofy coat. Apparently, he/she had never acted so lovingly towards another person before.

Unfortunately, they didn't know if he/she was CB, couldn't tell me their birthday, and seemed to have very little knowledge about how to take care of it. Luckily, the amazing sales woman who was working in the reptile section seemed really happy to hear the suggestions I gave her (from this site's forum. Thanks guys and gals! Already helping the world take better care of these amazing creatures!)

I wasn't sure how to upload pictures so they're in the attachments. The file comments are what I assumed the BTS was thinking at the time.

Sorry they're all side-ways!

Nice looking skink! Though it's never fun to not go home with an animal you like, it's great to see that you aren't purchasing an animal that a petstore has little to no information on.

It's also great that you gave them information on the proper care! It looks relatively healthy, though I'm sure that giving them tips definitely improved the quality of care it's receiving.

Looks to be merauke from what I can see, so most likely yanked from the wild. She/he looks sweet but like already known, better to get from a more reputable place than a petstore.

SapphireTigress wrote:Looks to be merauke from what I can see, so most likely yanked from the wild. She/he looks sweet but like already known, better to get from a more reputable place than a petstore.

I agree whole heartedly. I'm just happy I could help them take better care of he/she.

That is definitely heartening to hear they wanted advice, good on you! Hopefully they take it!