Meet Horatio, my new Bluey:)

waltah! · Postby **waltah!** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:30 pm

I finally got my first BT today:) He is approx. 10 months old. He's a real sweetheart for sure. Here are a few pics.

Funda · Postby **Funda** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:33 pm

He looks gorgeous!!
I love that fake tree prop you have in there

Where did you get him from ?

:blueyprint:

f.C

Fatal_S · Postby **Fatal_S** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:34 pm

Very pretty indonesian. I love that fake tree. What a cute Bluey. Congrats!

waltah! · Postby **waltah!** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:44 pm

Fatal_S wrote:Very pretty indonesian. I love that fake tree. What a cute Bluey. Congrats!

Thanks! He likes the tree too. It has a good size hide built in to the bottom.
As to the other question, I got him at my local Petco. I know that most folks are not fans, but he was very well taken care of and completely spoiled by the woman in charge of their reptile section. I've been keeping an eye on him for quite a while. She was literally fighting off tears when I bought him. I was going to go to Regal Reptiles in RI, but fell in love with this guy. He's really used to people and being handled. He went straight up to my shoulder and hung out on the back of my neck as soon as I picked him up. I was surprised that the other employees there actually came over to say goodbye to him.

Hijinks · Postby **Hijinks** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:44 pm

I third the sentiments on the fake tree. Your bluey looks curious about it as well. :btsnet:

Fatal_S · Postby **Fatal_S** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:58 pm

It's nice to hear about pet stores that care. I got my northern from a pet store. The guy knew almost nothing about them, he was just following the care off the papers that came with the skink. I gave him lots of info, gave him this site, and he worked at improving the condition. He also began to question the care pages he'd been given on some of his other animals too. He was a great guy, and I'm not upset I got Pryce from him.

Do you know what his diet was like at the store? Just because people care, doesn't mean they knew what they were doing. And since it's an Indo, it's likely wild caught or Captive Born (WC pregnant mom), so take it to a vet and get a check and a fecal done. Good luck!

shingleback aus · Postby **shingleback aus** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:03 pm

congrats! a nice looking indo you have purchused

waltah! · Postby **waltah!** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:14 pm

Fatal_S wrote:It's nice to hear about pet stores that care. I got my northern from a pet store. The guy knew almost nothing about them, he was just following the care off the papers that came with the skink. I gave him lots of info, gave him this site, and he worked at improving the condition. He also began to question the care pages he'd been given on some of his other animals too. He was a great guy, and I'm not upset I got Pryce from him.

Do you know what his diet was like at the store? Just because people care, doesn't mean they knew what they were doing. And since it's an Indo, it's likely wild caught or Captive Born (WC pregnant mom), so take it to a vet and get a check and a fecal done. Good luck!

I went over the diet and feeding schedule and she was spot on. They have had him for a long time at that location. I've been looking at him for months, and they have had him for about 8 months. If they were the same price as normal beardies they would never last that long. Thanks again!

Leigh · Postby **Leigh** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:37 am

Smart lookin' Indo you've purchased there. Keep up the research, and stick around to post some more photo's for us.

Shadowfax · Postby **Shadowfax** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:17 am

Neat looking guy! Congrats on your new buddy!

waltah! · Postby **waltah!** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:09 am

Thanks guys! I'm really going to enjoy this little guy. Here's another pic from when he first got to inspect his new home.

Tattoo · Postby **Tattoo** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:14 am

to the forum. That is a cute little indo you have. Very sweet looking. Nice to hear a happy pet store story about a bluey for a change. Keep the pictures coming!

daftskink101 · Postby **daftskink101** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:54 pm

The tree looks great. If I were a lizard I'd love climbing on that!

SailleSkinklover · Postby **SailleSkinklover** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:11 pm

INdos Indos, everywhere! Grats on your new buddy, and yes, that tree does look like fun!

evil pixie · Postby **evil pixie** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:24 pm

Nice lookin' indo! :ohyes:

picklette · Postby **picklette** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:31 pm

What a pretty indo! I bet mine would like him

waltah! · Postby **waltah!** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:02 pm

Thanks everyone. After researching on the net i'm thinking that he is a Merauke. I know that there is not a big difference between them and Indos. He's really well tempered and full of personality, so I really don't care much as I won't be breeding.

Fatal_S · Postby **Fatal_S** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:06 pm

There is very little difference between baby indos and baby meraukes, but this guy has solid front legs and the outlines on the head scales are very clear, so I'd say Indo. And you may not want to breed now, but later... Either way you'll be able to tell when he's older for sure. He's pretty though.

Felmarg · Postby **Felmarg** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:26 pm

Lucky him! He has the same name as Captain Crunch!

aggiegirl · Postby **aggiegirl** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:36 pm

Welcome and thanks for sharing the pictures/story!

Meet Horatio, my new Bluey:)

Meet Horatio, my new Bluey:)

welcome

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