BLUE TONGUE SKINKS

I can't decide whether I should get an IJ or a northern, so I think I will choose the smaller one. Which one is smaller?

For the most part northerns are a little bit bigger. But you are only talking about a couple inches difference.

I like northerns But of the two I think IJ's are prettier but there is a little more of a northern to love.

I think I will go with the IJ.I was kind of leaning towards it anyways.

If you get an Eastern, they're a great mid-size model.

KW

Northerns are a bit longer and typically stockier. If you get IJ, be sure it's captive bred as all in pet stores are snatched from the wild and not ready to make favorable pets. Northerns are always captive bred in the states because they only come from Australia, and they haven't allowed fauna export since the late 70's. Irian jaya come from Indonesia where export is legal.

I know. I have been studying the caresheet for over a year, but have not took part in the forums untill recently. I think I want to get a baby IJ from one of the breeders at this site.

Oh, sorry. I meant to say I knew about the exporting and pet store stuff. Plus, my pets tore doesn't have blueys.

Felmarg, you'll have to forgive us for not assuming you are well-versed in the site. Try to understand that being new doesn't mean you are clueless, we're just very thorough with our advice. I'm personally quite impressed you read and studied as much as you did before beginning to post. That's unusual.

KW

I have 2 adult IJs and they're both sweethearts. They are my first bts so I truly am a clueless noob so can't really compare them to northerns.

I really need to edit my posts so they are not so confusing. About the studying before posting being unusual, well, I am pretty unusual. I think I need to work on my posting skills though.

welcome to the site,i think we are all unusual,in our own ways,i dont think you would do wrong with either bluie,id go northern,but thats cause im in australia so cant keep ij,s,lol,but definatly pick a captive bred,and the guys and gals on this sight are a good bet,and dont be shy asking questions,as its all about the bluies,and there welfare so everyone is happy to help out when they can

I've never owned a northern, but my IJ is 23.5 inches long and quite chubby.

I've got an IJ and well happy with him, the skink should choose you, when you first meet him/her they'll let you know, feel the vibes man,

I have an IJ as well and he is a sweetheart....loves to sit and relax with us. He is my first BST so can't compare him to other species though.

well i just picked up 2 northern bluies today,just young ones,yearlings,nt type,eg typical,i also have an adult female broome phase kimberly i got off perenty7,so hoping i can find a male to pair off with her down the track.
ill start a new thread tommorrow with some pics of them,oh i chose northerns over ij,s as im aussie,so cant have ij,s,lol,and already own most other aussie bluey types now,also ive personally seen a 67 cm northern bluey which is in a thread on the next page or 2 by perenty7,its humungas,biggest bluey ive ever seen or heard about