Subspecies Identification Help

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
Ashair
Bluey Beginner
Bluey Beginner
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:26 pm
Country: USA
Location: NY

Subspecies Identification Help

Postby Ashair » Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:07 pm

I got this little one at an expo the other day. I was told its a Northern but would like to confirm. Thanks for any help.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Top
User avatar
splashy07
ADMIN
ADMIN
Posts: 3123
Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:24 am
Country: USA
Location: Farmingdale,LI,NY

Re: Subspecies Identification Help

Postby splashy07 » Thu Jul 15, 2021 9:45 am

Definitely not. It's a halmahera locale indonesian import. Requires very high humidity, and as imports commonly carry parasites, a vet check is recommended.
Top
User avatar
rixusaku
Bluey Beginner
Bluey Beginner
Posts: 241
Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:34 pm
Country: USA
Location: Arizona

Re: Subspecies Identification Help

Postby rixusaku » Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:56 pm

Yeah, northerns don't look anything close to that. Whoever you bought the little guy from has no idea what they're talking about. :(

I agree with splashy on getting them checked out by a vet, a lot of imports can have some mild complications starting out.

This is what a baby northern looks like:
northern_5__41708.1493813945.jpg
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
| Noodle | Male | 3 years | Northern |
| My Care Experience: Since January 2021 |
Top
Ashair
Bluey Beginner
Bluey Beginner
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:26 pm
Country: USA
Location: NY

Re: Subspecies Identification Help

Postby Ashair » Thu Jul 15, 2021 4:08 pm

Thanks for the replies! Yeah I didn't think it was a northern but wanted confirmation. He/she will definitely be getting a check up at the vet.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General Discussion and FAQ”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 38 guests