BLUE TONGUE SKINKS

Yesterday a package arrived


And inside was the cutest little baby! Who we named Paisley and will from now on be know as a she.
Well at least until she grows up and proves otherwise




We put her in her tank and left her alone for the day. She had started shedding right before James sent her out and he told me to give her a little soak. I didn't get any pic's but when I went to get her out she huffed and hissed at me. It was the most adorable thing her shed all came off and back into her tank she went for the rest of the night.

This morning I decided to offer her some breakfast. I was worried she wouldn't want to eat.


It was an unfounded worry, she ate about 3/4 of the scoop I gave her.






Full and "hiding"


The missing scales on her head happened before James sent her and he assured me all would be well after another shed or two.
Also I will start adding fresh veggies into her food in a couple of days, I want to get her eating regularly first.

Very nice! I just purchased a baby from James as well, pics are in another thread. It would be great to see how these two grow over time!

Congrats. what a cutey. OMG I am so glad I didn't have to have my bluey shipped. I know they do fine but its so sad to see them in that little container. My Naxos is from James last year. I got to go to his house and just pick him up and bring him home. James babies seem to have great appetites. Make sure you start mixing the dog food with greens at every feeding then you won't have a picky skink.

He is adorable! I love the pics of him eating-- he looks so small compared to the plate! Hello to you and paisley from another newbie owner!

So cute! And I love the name. Congrats on a beautiful baby!

Looks like he is eating ice cream..

Congrats, beautiful baby!

Thanks everyone! I bought some arugula last night when I went grocery shopping & I'm planning on adding a little bit into today's meal offering.

Dakota I can assure you she was not eating ice cream in the pic's I posted

Congratulations! What a beauty! Also thanks for showing pics of how they are shipped in the box and container...it helps to get a visual as we prepare for our baby arriving next week! Can't wait!

Paisley had some small calcium & d3 dusted dubia roaches today and really liked them.

Took some new pictures of Paisley today
On 8/8 I weighed her at 65 grams and today she weighed in at 106 grams.
She has gained 41 grams in 20 days, does that sound good?

Beautifull skink, love the picture where he seems to lick the camera xD

41 grams in 20 days is definitely good!

donkeybuff wrote:41 grams in 20 days is definitely good!

Thank you. She is a great eater if I feed every other day.

beautiful northern! congrats

Eeeeeeek I LOVE that first pic in the second set of photos of her!!!!!