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Postby SailleSkinklover » Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:59 pm

HI guys, :D
I emailed Zach already, (thanks for the reply!) I wanted to let you know I am a new BTS owner,and am stoked that I found this site/forum!
I rescued this one from a friend of a friend who couldn't take care of it any more. My skink has the bone deformation (mild) in his tail and there's a "dip" in his spine, but since I've had him, he's fattened up beautifully and looks so much better! I think he's just been really underfed and somewhat malnoursihed. So I am feeding him a wide variety based on the food guide.
Here's a question, whats the best way to transport to and from the vet for check ups with the least stress to my skink?
Also, I'm fairly certain based on pics/research that mine is an IJ, but I'm not sure? and third, should I have the vet sex my lizard, or is there an easy way to tell gender with IJ's?
Here are some pics: This pic is the best one to show his spinal dip.

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Postby Zach » Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:08 pm

Hey!

Wow, I don't know if I'd even call that a spinal dip...

I believe you have a Merauke actually! (I don't think you sent pictures via email?)

The best way (I think) is to transport them in a small rectangular rubbermade tub in with a towel inside. If it's a short ride, you don't need holes in it.

For sexing, if the vet can do it via DNA, then that's a good way. If he wants to attemping probing or popping, I would advise against that. Check out the caresheet for lots of other tips and sure fire methods.

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Postby MartinsPerson » Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:27 am

Sure looks like a merauke to me. Beautiful skink!
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Postby applepiebald » Tue Jul 17, 2007 3:28 am

Welcome to the Forum! Glad to have you here.

Isn't it possible for a skink (especially a long one) to develop a slight "bend" or "crease" in the middle of their back if they're constantly on their hind legs with their front legs on the sides of their enclosure? If it's possible, the "dip" seems to be in the right place for that.
(Correct me if I'm wrong on this one.)
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Postby Leigh » Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:08 am

applepiebald wrote:Welcome to the Forum! Glad to have you here.

Isn't it possible for a skink (especially a long one) to develop a slight "bend" or "crease" in the middle of their back if they're constantly on their hind legs with their front legs on the sides of their enclosure? If it's possible, the "dip" seems to be in the right place for that.
(Correct me if I'm wrong on this one.)


Yes mate, its called kyphosis{spell check that}there's a bunch of ooold posts about this subject

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Postby Funda » Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:13 am

:welcome: buddy!

You have a beautiful BTS!! :tongue:

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Postby KyleWeiss » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:02 pm

Spinal dip or...

Spinal Tap? :rockon:

Oh wait...

...welcome! :mrgreen:
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Thanks for the warm welcome and info!

Postby SailleSkinklover » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:11 pm

:D
Hi Everyone, thanks for the warm welcome! So he's not an Irian Jaya, huh? Its good to know, thats why I asked the experts! :wink: I'll have to do more research on Meraukes now!
I'll try and post more pics soon. As for the "dip" in his back, he has filled out so much just in the two weeks I've had him! He's lovely, sweet, and he likes mushrooms!
As for bending to have his upper body on the cage, he doesn't do that, at least not since I've had him. But maybe the guy who originally had him kept him in to small an enclosure.
P.S. I need help setting up my avatar, I was a little confused! Thanks!
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Postby Jenn » Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:02 pm

:welcome: Your guy is a cutie!
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Postby PICJESS » Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:30 pm

What a pretty Merauke! Be on the lookout for hemipenes and sperm plugs to confirm he's a male. Is there any Merauke males on the forum? I only know of females :)
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Postby Drew » Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:56 pm

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Postby DeadEye » Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:25 pm

KyleWeiss wrote:Spinal dip or...

Spinal Tap? :rockon:

Oh wait...

...welcome! :mrgreen:
Like its been lowered your not a rev head i hope :lol: , fastest bobbie does about a mile every 4 hours .nice Skink Mate :?
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Me and my Merauke

Postby SailleSkinklover » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:48 pm

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Here's a pic of me and my new Bluey. Last night he cuddled down and slept while we were watching the telly. . . I'll have more pics soon! Waxworms were a hit, but I know they're high in fat, so they'll be more a treat. :banana:
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Postby mom22wins » Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:13 pm

What a great shot! I can't wait to get my new baby!!!
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Postby Omega » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:46 pm

lucky! Meraukes are cool...
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Postby boonaen » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:49 pm

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Postby Leigh » Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:09 am

Thats a sweet photo,mind he dont take a stroll across your neck, man it HURTS on bare skin.
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