Zbiz wrote:oh no im not planning to breed or keep the 2 different species together at all. I just want them as pets for now... in the future depending on the sex of both of them ill get them mates, lol no worries i have a plan! but I just cant decide on my new pets lol.
I think that, perhaps, the reason some people have suggested getting two blueys of the same species is because it's so hard to tell a skink's gender. Unlike many other reptiles, their gender is often a mystery even when they're full grown. Buying two gives you a better chance of having a breeding pair when you are ready to try your hand at breeding.
If you do buy two different species and ARE able to figure out your pets' gender (ex: finding sperm plugs), going out and finding mates isn't nearly as easy as it sounds, especially compared to other reptiles. You can buy another young skink and raise it up in the hopes of it being the right gender. Adult skinks are available, though they're not always sexed and are more expensive. Breeding pairs of adults can be found as well, but for a high price. Though, sometimes, breeders will have surplus "proven" breeding stock available.
Another thing to keep in mind is the fact that each skink is unique and has its very own "skink-sonality". I have two northerns who are both very different from each other.
Whatever you decide, Good Luck!
lol. Yes plural blueys! I couldn’t decide which bluey species to get. So I decided to get 2 different ones to narrow down my choices. I believe my first choice is a northern but the second choice is up in the air. I figure I’ll get a bluey that has a different character than the northern… and I’m thinking one of the face eaters a tanimbar. I think these 2 species are on the opposites. One is big and sweet the other small and nasty. That way I get the best of both worlds. What do you guys think? If not the tanimbar I was thinking a IJ or a Indo. Soo many choices! 
Think there's an addict about? 