What kind should i get

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What kind should i get

Postby david14 » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:52 pm

I want an indonesian one but i am not sure if its the right choice help!
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Postby Jenn » Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:00 pm

If this is your first bluey, I would recommend a northern, eastern or Irian Jaya. These types are know for being good blueys to start with because they are calmer and more laid back. Indo's are know for being more skittish and not good first skinks.
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ditto

Postby aggiegirl » Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:14 pm

I echo Jenn's choices. Check out the breeders on this site. If you get one from another place, stick with Northerns or Easterns as these are less likely to be wild caught. They are also easier to identify as their forelegs won't have markings.
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Postby Jenn » Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:26 pm

If you buy from a pet store, the chances of them having easterns or notherns is slim. You'll most likely find wild caught indos.
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Postby Drew » Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:52 pm

id get notherns or IJ, CB's of course
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Postby Funda » Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:01 pm

I have easterns, very calm and great temperament! And very laid back.. :lol:

Go for either Northern, Eastern or Irian Jaya if its a first bluey pet ;)

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Postby MartinsPerson » Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:30 pm

I'd take a look at the sales page on this site. Zach still has a few northern babies left that are both beautiful and friendly. You're more likely to end up with a pet that you can interact with if you purchase a species that is known to be more docile. Here's a photo of my northern that I got from Zach this year. I don't handle him all that often and he is still easy to catch and play with.....

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And here he is the day that I brought him home

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1.1 IJ "Baloo", "Bianca"
0.0.1 Northern "Sebastian"
1.1 Kei Island "KeiKei", Sprout"
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0.1 quarter horse "Cadence"
0.0.1 A. versicolor "Prism"
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Postby Leigh » Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:43 am

He's certainly grooown MP.
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Postby david14 » Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:39 am

ok thanks so i guess i will probably get a northern becasue i want one that is nice and not wild caught and all so thanks that helps
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