Video of Ping wandering around after dark
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 11:12 am
JUVENILE BLUE TONGUE SKINK STAYS UP PAST BEDTIME
Owner shrugs, comes up with ludicrous anthropomorphic explanation
10/24/07, 1:49 PM EST
JERSEY CITY (AP) -- Authorities have released a video of a five month old Northern blue tongue skink (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia) wandering around after hours.
The skink was caught moving about his tank after his lights had gone out for the night. "His lights had been off for a while. I just had a dim lamp on in the room. I heard a rustling noise, and looked toward the skink tank," explains the skink's owner, who wishes to remain anonymous. "There he was, looking all inquisitive."
The aberrant behavior has sparked confusion and concern. "I don't know what his deal is. He picked at his food earlier, then hid right away. I thought he was just being a grump. So imagine my surprise when he suddenly reappeared after dark," reports the owner. "Maybe he was apologizing. You know, for hissing at me earlier that day."
Experts in the field are skeptical regarding the possibility of the late night stroll representing an apology. Said Dr. Bob Smith, director of Animal Sciences at Such-and-Such University, "That's ridiculous. Tell that skink keeper to put down the crack pipe."
The video is available to the public via YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9UZwufbsXE
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Owner shrugs, comes up with ludicrous anthropomorphic explanation
10/24/07, 1:49 PM EST
JERSEY CITY (AP) -- Authorities have released a video of a five month old Northern blue tongue skink (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia) wandering around after hours.
The skink was caught moving about his tank after his lights had gone out for the night. "His lights had been off for a while. I just had a dim lamp on in the room. I heard a rustling noise, and looked toward the skink tank," explains the skink's owner, who wishes to remain anonymous. "There he was, looking all inquisitive."
The aberrant behavior has sparked confusion and concern. "I don't know what his deal is. He picked at his food earlier, then hid right away. I thought he was just being a grump. So imagine my surprise when he suddenly reappeared after dark," reports the owner. "Maybe he was apologizing. You know, for hissing at me earlier that day."
Experts in the field are skeptical regarding the possibility of the late night stroll representing an apology. Said Dr. Bob Smith, director of Animal Sciences at Such-and-Such University, "That's ridiculous. Tell that skink keeper to put down the crack pipe."
The video is available to the public via YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9UZwufbsXE
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Great video, and I love the news article. Ever think you may be somewhat less than sane?
I normally go open the glass up at which point he looks at me like I'm crazy and goes to bed -.-'
