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We are getting a Skink on Sat!!! Sept 8!!!! Wish us LUCK!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:17 am
by megaabel
Hi,
My name is Abel... I am the one w/the blonde hair in the pic... my boyfirend Ryan (the one w/the shaved head) and our dogs.. .Rockett and Vyno ( rockett is them min pin and vyno the I.G) This Saturday we will be adding a new member to our happy family... we are going to the Anaheim Nort American Reptile Breeder's Conference in CA on Sat. the 8th. To look and see if one will be available for us. We are looking for a baby male... we are not quite sure what species but we are excited to see what they might have to offer.
We are very excited as we've been doing lots of research on this beautiful animal. He's just what we've wanted. I have had many reptiles and amphibians growing up, but I've never had a Skink. I love them!! They are so unique and amazing, I can't wait!
I am very excited and thanks to this great site, I've learned a lot!!!! I think we are ready to take on this huge responsability and long commitment and bring home a new amazing member of our family!!!!
We can't wait! If anyone has any tips for us please do tell!!!! We are going shopping on Wed Sept 5 for everything we are going to need... so that on Sat. we can pick him up and bring him to his new comfy home!!! and his new family!
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 2:01 pm
by Zach
Welcome!
My advice is that if you buy a BTS at a reptile show, try to find a Northern. The vast, vast majority of Indonesians and Irian Jaya's are wild caught at all the reptile shows. Northerns will always be captive bred.
Good luck!
thank you!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 2:10 pm
by megaabel
thank you I will do that!!
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 2:48 pm
by LittleFoot
Welcome...I think there are several members from here who will be at the show...there is a thread with the herp show as a title. Good luck getting your bluey, they are great.
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:04 pm
by Funda
Welcome to the forum!
f.C
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:07 pm
by Tattoo
Best of luck with your new family member. A bluey will bring you many years of enjoyment.
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:52 pm
by Jenn
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:02 pm
by Dragontears
I think Andrew will be at the show and he has some beautiful Northerns. Maybe contact him prior to the show and arrange a get together while you are there?
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:15 pm
by Drew
great to hear that!
welcome to the forum and keep us updated!
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:01 pm
by eloc
We just got a bluey on Friday and as corny as it sounds she really has bought tons of joy to our family already. She is so sweet and we love her tons.
Welcome and Good Luck!
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:15 pm
by Fatal_S
Welcome! Cute puppies!
I just got my first skinker a couple weeks ago, and I'm so happy. He's a cute little northern, and I'll be getting 2 more from Andrew Seike. He's a great breeder and he's within meeting distance. Whatever you get, make sure to post pictures! Once again, HI!
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:19 pm
by mom22wins
You're gonna love it here!
Diane
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:59 pm
by kris21
Welcome boys, good luck with the skink and you're lucky btw because you have my favourite dog in the world, an IG
Ahh oneday i'll get one
Kristy
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:45 am
by Leigh
good luck with your skinky search, as said any of the breeders here are all top notch with great looking babies up for grabs{just a thought}, if you get one from the show dont be tempted by a cheap offer {there's usually a reason}and dont go for looks alone as personality is 70% of the joy of fatherhood, if you're told its definately a boy/girl and its a young skink{under a year} dont believe them,sexing at such an age is a lotto, and yes pictures of the new fella ARE THE LAW,we dont tire of good photo's boys
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:46 am
by Marie
Welcome to the forum! I would definately check out Andrew's blueys at the show. He has some amazing reptiles.
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:48 am
by kris21
Leigh wrote::btsnet: dont go for looks alone as personality is 70% of the joy of fatherhood.
Exactly!
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:40 am
by SailleSkinklover
Congrats guys! I hope you have fun at the Reptile Show, wish I could go!
And Welcome to the forum!
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:43 pm
by megaabel
YOU GUYS..... are soooo cool!!!!!!
Thanks for all the good advise and such a cool welcome!!!
We are so excited!!!
Does anyone know how I can find Andrew?
Everyone keeps mentioning him to me and I would really like to hook up w/him at the Anaheim show and maybe contact him before then.... does anyone know how I can find him... I am still finding my way in this site... ITS SO AWESOME!
THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE GREAT SUPPORT
AND YES.. .YOU WILL BE LOADED W/MANY MANY PICS OF OUR NEW BABY TO COME!!!
THANKS!!!
I'LL REMEMBER 70% AND THEN LOOKS...
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:58 pm
by Fatal_S
I posted info in your new thread, but here it is again:
-send a pm to AndrewSeike
-e-mail at
andrewseike@seikereptiles.com
-website is
http://www.seikereptiles.com
He is very busy at times, but I find e-mail usually gets a speedy response. Welcome.
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:51 pm
by Marie
I noticed in your profile that you were thinking about a tanimbar. I bought a captive bred tanny from Andrew last year. I know people always caution against buying a tanimbar, but I personally love mine. Yes, she can be a little fiesty at times, but it's that spunky nature that makes her adorable. Compared to my IJs, she is so much more alert and responsive. I do not regret adopting her at all! I am interested who would win in a battle between an IG and a tanny.
