BLUE TONGUE SKINKS

Some shingle backs that we found in a recent trip to WA. We found several pairs hanging out together, which was really cool. Such an amazing species. The tragic thing is finding far more DORs in the same area than live skinks. We probably saw 50 or more carcasses of shingles and westerns. Unfortunately, I missed finding an occidentalis or a multifasciata again!
We found around a dozen live shingles around Nambung, mostly by hiking around through the beautiful landscape. It was such a thrill to find these guys and to watch them cruise around their environment. I would love to work with shingles someday.
Enjoy,
Justin


Juvenile found on the road


In situ as found


Nice white!


Defensive!


Pair


Another pair, side by side comparison


Tongue shot.

Beautiful looking rugosas,like the whitish looking ones to,some nice quality pics to,unfortunatly its a common sight all over aus seeing those amounts dor

Interesting seeing them still hanging around together this time of the year

Yeah, I really like the white on some of these as well! These were found in November, so it has been a while since I saw them. They are likely not paired up now.

Occidentalis, lol

Wonderful images.

Amazing pictures!! Hopefully in a few years I'll make it to Australia. My sister went a few years ago. She did most of the tourist stuff. Not really into the wildlife like I am.

fantastic shots. interesting colours! the shingles we get around here are mostly black.

Had a feeling it may have been back in november,the variety in the wa animals is quite amazing really,hopefully u get the pleasuee of seeing some westerns and centralians that are alive in future visits,please never be shy of sharing pics either,love seeing wild ones

Great photos! I've been to Aus a dozen times but never to WA. I think I'll have to change that...

Good to see you posting Justin!
And, oh holy NIGHT are those some amazing pictures!!!
I believe I may be somewhat jealous.... I also believe I may be planning some kind of "sneak-along" situation when David goes to WA.....

Thanks guys! I love WA! So many cool reptiles. I have put up pictures from two separate trips to WA on my website (australianaddiction.com) on the visits page of all the various animals that we found there! Such a great place. I hope to go back soon.
Susann, I would thoroughly recommend a trip to Australia. It is well worth it!

Oh, and here is some video, primarily of the shingle backs, that I took.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dVV5scaKFk
Thanks,
Justin

I really like both the quality and subject matter of these pics.

As nice as it is seeing captive animals nothing beats seeing them in their natural surroundings.

I couldnt agree more norm

OMG, these are fantastic photos. Thanks for sharing.

Incredible photos. What an awesome experience. Thanks for sharing

I live just up the road from Nambung ~

Excellent shots, the shingles round here and uber cute in my personal opinion ;D

Nae, you are very lucky! I love that area. I'll have to check out some of your posts.