New Member from Missouri

[ozarkskink]

Hello,

I'm not sure if this is where introductions, but it seemed like a good place to start. My name is Thomas and I'm from southwestern Missouri. I don't currently have a blue-tongue skink, but I am looking into getting one. I've always been a big herpetology nerd, collecting and keeping reptiles all of my life, but it was only recently that I've had my first hands-on experience with a blue-tongue at a local pet shop. I find them to be very intelligent, docile animals, and I would love to add one to my menagerie. I look forward to discussing these fascinating creatures with you all.

[A.VinczeBTs]

I'm newer as well! Welcome!

It's a very nice place here, friendly people and good info.

[ozarkskink]

Thank you!

I also have a question to post. Has anyone here had success training their blue-tongue, such as target training? I searched the forums and was unable to find any threads relating to training blue-tongues. I would love to hear about training techniques/experiences!

[Nae]

Welcome! Ive been here for quite some time now, and still dont have a bts!

In regards to target training, have a chat with WanderingChai, I believe she was quite successful with her Teacup

[NennaMeerkat]

Hello from Texas (you won't get no howdy from me!). Hope you can get your own BTS soon they are a total joy to have! And don't be afraid to ask questions around here. There are plenty of nice people that don't mind answering almost anything that comes to mind.

[Katrina]

Welcome!!!

I haven't done any target training with my blueys, but I did read an interesting article a while ago about reptiles and how some have been shown to have learn from watching. I posted about it a while ago, because I thought it was fascinating - viewtopic.php?f=4&t=17176&p=363880&hilit=reptile+cognition#p363880 You might find it kind of interesting. Wanderingchai will hopefully have some input on target training.

[ozarkskink]

Thanks for the welcomes everyone!

@Nae: Thanks for the tip! I'll have to get ahold of her!

@NennaMeerkat: Lol, I almost put "Howdy y'all!" when I made my first post, but I didn't know how people would react. I've spent some time down around Kerrville in the Texas hill country, and I fit right in with my southwestern Missouri slang and accent.

@Katrina: Thanks for the article! It is very interesting. I've heard a lot about training monitor lizards, and a little on training iguanas, but practically nothing on training blue-tongues.

I am looking forward to one day getting a blue-tongue. I remember finding native skinks here as a kid, even finding a big pair of adult male Broadheaded Skinks (Plestiodon laticeps) fighting on top of the woodshed (that makes me sound old, I'm only 20!).

[smex14]

Hi Thomas!

I'm Bex from the UK. Nice to meet you

I own an Indonesian that I got froma lady who couldn't really look after him, I had seen only one in a pet shop and fell in love but couldn't afford him...a few months later and I was offered mine for free! Ain't it the life.


Anyways, I can certainly tell you this is an amazing place, I have learned so much since being part of this community!

Hope you get a bluey soon

[Kbell31]

[NennaMeerkat]

@NennaMeerkat: Lol, I almost put "Howdy y'all!" when I made my first post, but I didn't know how people would react. I've spent some time down around Kerrville in the Texas hill country, and I fit right in with my southwestern Missouri slang and accent.

I actually grew up in Mississippi but because I married a Army man we have moved quite a bit. Moved to Kansas right after getting married and everyone I met asked me if I was from overseas or something. Guess I had/have a heavy accent! Right now living in Ft Worth and I do not like the crowdedness of the city. Hopefully before the end of this year we will be moving to Vernon which is barely a blip on the map.