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New Merauke
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:31 pm
by Ophidiophile
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
Re: New Merauke
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:51 pm
by Susann
Well he sure fits in well with the others, color, pattern, AND name! In other words: he's magnificent!
Re: New Merauke
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 1:19 pm
by StaceyLeigh
Beautiful little guy! Congrats!
Re: New Merauke
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 2:13 pm
by Mimo
Gorgeous skink
Re: New Merauke
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:30 pm
by Richard.C
Nice looking skink,its neck stripe looks like an anchor
Re: New Merauke
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:42 pm
by Hammock
Looking Good !
Mike
Re: New Merauke
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 4:16 pm
by Ophidiophile
Richard.C wrote:Nice looking skink,its neck stripe looks like an anchor
Hmmm...might just have to change its name...
Re: New Merauke
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:44 pm
by Richard.C
Pop eye?
Re: New Merauke
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:05 pm
by Jbolar
amazing how lighting and a camera can change how the animal looks, i'm not sure which i like more.
Re: New Merauke
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:35 pm
by Ophidiophile
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
Re: New Merauke
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:05 am
by Teacup
Beautiful little guy!