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Species

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 4:16 pm
by Blake.
Hello, This is my newish blue tongue skink, I believe he is a northern but would like some other incite attached ais a picture of him before his shed and one after thanks.
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Re: Species

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:48 am
by Y33T
Definitely not a northern, I believe he’s an Irian Jaya or meruake.

Re: Species

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:20 am
by splashy07
Irian Jaya

Re: Species

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:43 pm
by Blake.
splashy07 wrote:Irian Jaya

Thank you, and just out of curiosity how do you determine the species of the skink, Thanks.

Re: Species

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:42 am
by splashy07
In this case, visually. It is an obvious Irian Jaya. There are many sources online to identify, and you may confirm by posting here. A disturbing amount of imports are misrepresented as Australian (which would only be captive bred in this country) as the sellers themselves have no clue. Rampant at expos and uneducated pet shop employees.