Azure's AMAZING Growth!!

[NH93]

Hi all!!

I've been away for about 2 weeks, visiting my family in Northwestern Ontario. Decent visit, but not always the nicest weather.

Anywho. I left my critters in the care of my 18 year-old brother in law... and by that, I mean he fed and watered Azure, my blue tongued skink, while the snakes took care of themselves


She is a monster. I love it. Just for fun, I'm going to post some earlier comparison shots to give you an idea

On the left is her second day home, on the right is 3 weeks after.



Aaaaand yesterday at 6.5 weeks (see her rock in the front right?):




This is a measurement shot taken this morning, weighing 450g on the nose!


Roughly 17"! And born on June 4th(ish)... so, about 3 months old.



I'm not sure if this is "typical" BTS growth rate or not. Still keeping in touch with the wonderful John Delayhe, her breeder. He thinks it could be genetics, as Azure's mom is very large for size as an adult. He says his hold back of her sibling looks much smaller, so we'll see! (Maybe my photos just make her look extra big though, she could very well be of average size for age).

Either way I am very excited.




My partner and I are moving house+home this weekend, and Azure will get her adult tank ASAP! Bet she's looking forward to it.

Thanks for reading!



P.S.
I forgot to mention that OBVIOUSLY the babysitter (a.k.a. brother in law) did a great job. He fed her thawed pre-frozen portions of food that I made for Azure beforehand, as I normally do, with a mix loosely based on the Youtube video from LLL Reptiles.

[DianaBlueTongue]

I think theres a really really good chance your northern is a boy from what Ive learned about baby growth rates and sexing. Gorgeous skink!

[NH93]

Maybe you are right, that might make sense! I am kind of hoping she is a she - no particular reason, and I wouldn't change the name
I know it is way early, but I don't see the narrowed waist, and Azure has a pretty fat tail. But, still very young. It would be kind of interesting is s/he looked androgynous (albeit still a male or a female).

I guess we'll find out in a while if it is genetics like her big momma, or if "she" is instead a "he"! Thanks for the feedback.

[KayHerp]

Oh wow. He looks great! Glad your step brother was able to take good care of him. I always get so stressed out letting other people watch my pets.

[NH93]

Oh wow. He looks great! Glad your step brother was able to take good care of him. I always get so stressed out letting other people watch my pets.

Thanks! Ya, I was very nervous, seeing as I've only had Azure just over 6 weeks... apparently she was being a "diva" for my brother-in-law; hiding as soon as he came in the room, refusing to eat some days, etc. But she also shed.... along with my 2 other snakes...

He didn't pet her or take her out at all though, so I think she was scared of him. He's a very shy and timid guy himself, so my guess is he wasn't too confident and she could feel that.