BLUE TONGUE SKINKS

Well the Kei I purchased came today. A little thin IMO, long toe nails and to top it off, mites. Its very disappointing. It does have an awesome temperament though, which makes up for all the bad husbandry. I will get pictures sometime, just want to concentrate on the mites for now and dont want to stress him anymore than I have too. He already accepted a meal, got his nails trimmed, and he is now soaking to help with the mites.

Yay! I can't wait until he's all settled, mite-free, and ready for pictures. Does he have a name yet? Congrats!

No he doesnt. Im open to suggestions lol. Im horrible wtih names, but eventually I will think of one. He does have an awesome temperament though.

Temperment may be a result of his condition

That is a very good possibility. I just like to stay positive and think that he is going to be the sweetest Kei ever lol.

I am not sure if the mites were dead or not as after I soaked him, none of the mites that I pulled out from under the scales were alive. Maybe they did drowned, but I am not sure. But he did get a nice rub down with Reptile Relief as well.

Keiser? Karma? Keiko? Keib? Keiger? Keizer? I find many fun words when I look up kei ^.^ Once you post pictures, I'll think of a hundred more.

nio nio nio and nio a pet needs an original name nuthing less! lets see mine is bluetooth XD computer technology lol hum lets see hum a nutral name since no clue as to female or male @.@ erm...(i could get ya tons of nice japanese alike names hahahahaha)

after looking at kei pics i came up with these:
-Silfrite
-Flamey
-Efreet
-Charcoal XD haha they look fire alike sorry
-Smellymander!(joking XD had to say that sorry rolf)
-Slitherin
-Hissi (if it hisses lol)
-Rascal (if it ends up having a nasty temper @.@)
-jalapeno XD (if its hot red)

Brad, where did you get your Kei from? Sorry to hear about the mites, and hope noboby else in your Bluey clan gets them.
Pics soon, please! So you have four Blueys now?

Well here are some quick pics of him.

Awwww, he's gorgeous! What a face!
(almost as cute as a Shingleback or Crestie! Or Chuffers!)

SailleSkinklover wrote:Brad, where did you get your Kei from? Sorry to hear about the mites, and hope noboby else in your Bluey clan gets them.
Pics soon, please! So you have four Blueys now?

This is where I got the Kei from.
http://bluetongueskinks.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8914

I have the new guy in a different room and have already rubbed him down with Reptile Relief and sprayed the cage with Provent-a-mite. So hopefully no one else picks them up. I would be very upset. I went back to look at the sack he came in and it was COVERED with mites! Its so frustrating. I have emailed the seller about it.

Yes I am up to 4 blueys now! I never imagined I would have that many. I am done for quite some time now. Need to start purchasing the cages from glasscages.com now. I just have them in a temp. quarantine cage now (everyone in their own of course).

He looks like a big sweety!!!! I hope he stays nice and sweet. My Baylee is a big sweet heart.

Awwww ... he is darling. I am suggesting the name Cupcake. I think it suits his sweet face. Maybe a sweet name will affix the disposition he arrived with. Couldn't hurt right?

that looks like ginger XD hum bluetooth things he/she is cute and looks calm ^^

I'm gonna say Dry Bones, Stub, Pan, or Keiser. He looks very cute, congrats! I hope he stays a sweety. Good job with the mites, but seeing as the place obviously didn't have the right care, I'd suggest a vet visit, or a fecal at a minimum.

I will def having a fecal done, especially since he is thin. His body is about as wide as his head. So want to make sure intestinal parasites arent the reason for being thin.

I think I am going to name him Cooper, because it is close to copper, which his color reminds me of.

Nice looking Kei you have there matey,
names=Twiglet,Twiggy,Sticky,Shorty,Fleck,Mustard

Being yours,you choose what you like,as I've just noticed your signature

Hey Brad ... Cooper is a great name. I'm secretly going to call him Cooper cakes to keep the sweetness vibe alive.

well welcome to the big skink family cooper ^.^ dont you worry your are now in great hands and will be taken care of with alot of love im happy when i know pets are rescued from bad owners

Awww he is cute. Sorry about all the troubles though, but i am sure he will be ok soon.