New Merauke

Everything Blue Tongues! Have a question? Just got a BTS and want to introduce yourself? This is the place!
Forum rules
In this forum all are welcome to ask blue tongue skink-related questions, share information, ideas, tips, experiences, and pictures with fellow BTS enthusiasts.
If you are wondering if your BTS is acting normally or might be sick, this is where you can get help with that.
This is also where you can have some FUN while sharing the enjoyment you get from your blueys!
Post Reply
User avatar
Ophidiophile
The Rock'n Roll Science Nerd
The Rock'n Roll Science Nerd
Posts: 555
Joined: Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:49 pm
Country:
Location: Rocky Mountain High, Colorado USA
Contact:
Contact Ophidiophile

New Merauke

Postby Ophidiophile » Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:31 pm

Yesterday (2-19-14) I added the first new Merauke to my collection since I purchased 4 of Susann's babies last summer. I just couldn't resist this one. It's pretty hot for a baby weighing 51 g. -- but we'll see what happens as it grows. I'm hoping it rivals Rio or Austin in color.

I haven't typically named my skinks but I didn't want this one to be left out, so it's "Nebraska."

When it came in, it seemed more yellow. Here's a cell phone pic of it soaking right upon arrival:
Nebraska Day1phoneB.JPG.jpg


And here it is this morning, photo taken with a real camera:
Nebraska2-20-14a.jpg
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
David P. Tracer
Ophidiophile Farms
http://www.ophidiophile.com
Ophidiophiles are Snake Lovers!

2.4 Northern BTS
2.2 Eastern BTS
2.0.6 Tanimbar BTS
0.1 Irian Jaya BTS
1.1 Blotched BTS
3.2 Indonesian BTS
6.7 Merauke BTS
4.5.8 Kei Island BTS
Top
User avatar
Susann
ADMIN
ADMIN
Posts: 4022
Joined: Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:06 pm
Country: USA
Location: Utah

Re: New Merauke

Postby Susann » Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:51 pm

Well he sure fits in well with the others, color, pattern, AND name! In other words: he's magnificent!
Breeder and keeper of Meraukes from 2010 to 2022.
Top
User avatar
StaceyLeigh
Northern Love
Northern Love
Posts: 1576
Joined: Thu May 19, 2011 4:24 pm
Country: USA
Location: CNY
Contact:
Contact StaceyLeigh

Re: New Merauke

Postby StaceyLeigh » Thu Feb 20, 2014 1:19 pm

Beautiful little guy! Congrats!
Top
User avatar
Mimo
Bluey Beginner
Bluey Beginner
Posts: 219
Joined: Thu Aug 15, 2013 11:58 am
Country:
Location: The Netherlands

Re: New Merauke

Postby Mimo » Thu Feb 20, 2014 2:13 pm

Gorgeous skink :)
Top
User avatar
Richard.C
Kimberley Klan
Kimberley Klan
Posts: 10474
Joined: Mon Oct 10, 2005 3:37 am
Country:
Location: melbourne australia

Re: New Merauke

Postby Richard.C » Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:30 pm

Nice looking skink,its neck stripe looks like an anchor
Top
User avatar
Hammock
Bluey Beginner
Bluey Beginner
Posts: 151
Joined: Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:54 am
Country:
Location: Tennessee USA

Re: New Merauke

Postby Hammock » Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:42 pm

Looking Good !

Mike
Top
User avatar
Ophidiophile
The Rock'n Roll Science Nerd
The Rock'n Roll Science Nerd
Posts: 555
Joined: Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:49 pm
Country:
Location: Rocky Mountain High, Colorado USA
Contact:
Contact Ophidiophile

Re: New Merauke

Postby Ophidiophile » Thu Feb 20, 2014 4:16 pm

Richard.C wrote:Nice looking skink,its neck stripe looks like an anchor


Hmmm...might just have to change its name...
David P. Tracer
Ophidiophile Farms
http://www.ophidiophile.com
Ophidiophiles are Snake Lovers!

2.4 Northern BTS
2.2 Eastern BTS
2.0.6 Tanimbar BTS
0.1 Irian Jaya BTS
1.1 Blotched BTS
3.2 Indonesian BTS
6.7 Merauke BTS
4.5.8 Kei Island BTS
Top
User avatar
Richard.C
Kimberley Klan
Kimberley Klan
Posts: 10474
Joined: Mon Oct 10, 2005 3:37 am
Country:
Location: melbourne australia

Re: New Merauke

Postby Richard.C » Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:44 pm

Pop eye?
Top
User avatar
Jbolar
Halmaherai Lama
Halmaherai Lama
Posts: 290
Joined: Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:46 pm
Country:
Location: Arizona

Re: New Merauke

Postby Jbolar » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:05 pm

amazing how lighting and a camera can change how the animal looks, i'm not sure which i like more.
0.4.0 Emerald tree boas
0.8.10 Western hognose
1.1 Dumeril boas
3.4.9 Northern blue tongue + 1 house sitting.
0.1.2 Eastern blue tongue
0.1.0 Meruake BTS
0.0.2 Kei island
0.0.1 Halmahera blue tongue
1.2 Morelia viridis
0.1.0 Boxer
Top
User avatar
Ophidiophile
The Rock'n Roll Science Nerd
The Rock'n Roll Science Nerd
Posts: 555
Joined: Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:49 pm
Country:
Location: Rocky Mountain High, Colorado USA
Contact:
Contact Ophidiophile

Re: New Merauke

Postby Ophidiophile » Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:35 pm

Jbolar wrote:amazing how lighting and a camera can change how the animal looks, i'm not sure which i like more.


True. Big difference between a cell phone camera and a real one. I liked the yellow look but it honestly looks more like the second photo.

Here's another--

Nebraska2-20-14a.jpg
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
David P. Tracer
Ophidiophile Farms
http://www.ophidiophile.com
Ophidiophiles are Snake Lovers!

2.4 Northern BTS
2.2 Eastern BTS
2.0.6 Tanimbar BTS
0.1 Irian Jaya BTS
1.1 Blotched BTS
3.2 Indonesian BTS
6.7 Merauke BTS
4.5.8 Kei Island BTS
Top
Teacup
Bluey Follower
Bluey Follower
Posts: 270
Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:01 am
Country:
Location: Akron, OH

Re: New Merauke

Postby Teacup » Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:05 am

Beautiful little guy!
0.0.2 Merauke BTS
1.0.0 Russian Tortoise
1.0.0 Cagles Map Turtle
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko
0.1.0 Ball python
1.0.0 Western Hognose
1.1.0 Jungle Carpet Python
Always in my heart: Speckles the RT boa; Darwin our blue tegu; Squishy my bearded dragon.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General Discussion and FAQ”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 113 guests