Irian Jaya?

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Irian Jaya?

Postby LinksMomma » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:35 pm

I'm 100% sure He is an Irian Jaya but opinions and other thoughts are welcome as to what he is!
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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby Dakota » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:45 pm

Yes, IJ. :)
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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby LinksMomma » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:48 pm

Is there ways to tell if he is an IJ?
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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby Dood » Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:09 am

Nope, there is no DNA testing available to tell if he is an 100% IJ or 10% IJ

Blotched, Western and Eastern are incredibly rare in North America and automatically ruled out

He's not an Indo as his front legs are not solid black and he is not a Northern or Tanimbar because his front legs as are not cream/beige and his back legs are very black, Northern can also be ruled out because he lacks the "sun spots" along his sides.

That leaves Merauke or IJ. Meraukes usually have a single dark line down the back of their neck while this guy has a few, they also tend to be lighter with thinner dark bands so I agree he is an IJ
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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby tcopitho » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:03 am

here is a website that I found very useful. choose from the side bar, there is a description of each and lots of great picture examples. Start with IJ's, some of the refs are very similar to your beautiful guy.
http://bluetongueskinks.net/

There is also a helpful thread under frequently asked questions
viewtopic.php?f=24&t=20330

hope this helps or at least you find it interesting, I know I did when I was first determined to recognize and differentiate these guys on sight.
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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby LinksMomma » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:23 am

Thank you so much Tcopitho that site is very useful. Link appreciates the comment you made on how beautiful he is hehe.
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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby tcopitho » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:35 am

LinksMomma wrote:Thank you so much Tcopitho that site is very useful. Link appreciates the comment you made on how beautiful he is hehe.


My pleasure :D
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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby splashy07 » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:24 am

He's gorgeous! Best of luck with him!
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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby Spooky » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:33 pm

Definitely an IJ! Just like my boy! :3
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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby LinksMomma » Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:53 am

Link is a baby still. I'm so attached to him it's crazy... Lol he's by far the best pet/reptile I've ever owned. I have a crested gecko and a leopard gecko and I've gotta say my boy takes the cake ;) he was my first reptile ive owned as well :)
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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby splashy07 » Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:35 am

I've owned hundreds of reptiles over the years, and I have to say that my attachments to my BTs are the strongest. They are unbelievably captivating and addicting. I could just sit and watch them do nothing, and they are just so easy to care for. Guarantee you will end up with more!
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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby NickBrahz » Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:55 pm

Cute IJ you have there congratulations, i was also attached to mine as soon as i layed on my little ones.
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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby Hammock » Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:45 pm

Very pretty IJ. Are you confirmed male? I see you said he?

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Re: Irian Jaya?

Postby LinksMomma » Sun Apr 26, 2015 3:01 pm

Yes he is a confirmed male. He gave me quite the show when he did his business I do know what hemipenes look like so I was not inquisitive when he did so. I was rather shocked.. Lol
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