Introducing Myself and 'Salt n Pepper'

MrBredli · Postby **MrBredli** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:39 am

Howdy Folks,

I've just signed up as i have recently acquired a few Blueys and may need a few pointers here and there to refresh my memory as I haven't kept them for about 10-15 years, although i have been keeping plenty of other species of reptiles (mainly pythons) during that time.

Anyways, here are a couple of pics of the newest members of my family. Unfortunately my battery died after taking only a couple of pics so they're not the best, but i will endeavour to take some better ones very soon. They are albino and melanistic Eastern Blue-tongues.

Cheers

Brendon

Geoff Gates · Postby **Geoff Gates** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:58 am

amazing specimens!

Chizem · Postby **Chizem** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 6:56 am

Hi, first post here ( i will be receiving my first baby blue tongue on tuesday) those skinks are beautiful, i can see why you named them salt and pepper.

Edward · Postby **Edward** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:43 am

BlueyBabe · Postby **BlueyBabe** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:56 am

Man I love the albino one!!

How much did you pay for them? What size cages are they in? How old? What website did you buy them from ...

Postby **Bird_Brain** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:24 am

Blueybabe-hes in Australia.

MrBredl- Amazing blueys you have there! I love the melanistic one. Both are awesome though. Please be sure to share more pictures. Also, guessing by your name, you have Bredl's pythons as well. I would love to see some others in your collection!

Tattoo · Postby **Tattoo** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:25 am

Welcome Brendon. :welcome:

Very cute babies you have there. :lovestruck:

Don't forget ... :ryo:

Shadowfax · Postby **Shadowfax** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:14 am

Wow!!!

Those are amazing! Love the orange back on the albino one.

MrBredli · Postby **MrBredli** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:33 am

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

The blueys were purchased from Snake Ranch (www.snakeranch.com.au) - the commercial offshoot of the Australian Reptile Park, both run by John Weigel. I believe it was John, or a member of the Snake Ranch team, that labelled these guys quite appropriately as 'Salt n Pepper', so i can't take credit for their creativity, i will however take credit for my lack of creativity in that i couldn't think of anything else to name them other than Salt n Pepper. Although as they are the founding members of their respective projects it is kind of fitting.

At the moment they are housed in large plastic tubs approximately 3ft x 1ft. A large portion of the lid has been replaced with wire mesh to allow good ventilation a to allow the lizards to be heated from above. Currently they're on newspaper but i am considering switching over to aspen bedding as i'd like for them to be able to dig around. Aspen bedding is quite new on the scene here in Oz, all reports are it is great and perfect for blueys as well as numerous other species of lizards and snakes. What would your opinions be on aspen bedding for bluey? Is there anything negative about this product that i should consider?

The melanistic bluey will be looking quite a lot better IMO over the next few months. After that time he will be jet black all over and under. Currently he has a beautiful pattern on his belly which unfortunately will disappear, although it won't look half bad when it is completely black either. :wink:

If you'd like to read a little more on the Salt n Pepper project that Snake Ranch are currently working on, check out this link: http://www.snakeranchnews.com.au/pages/ ... tion=news2

Reptile King, I do indeed have a few bredli in my collection. Here's a few pics for you (hopefully i don't get into trouble because they're not of blueys? :oops:

) and if you like them i'll be happy to put up some more pics of other pythons i currently have in my collection.

Cheers

Brendon

Dragontears · Postby **Dragontears** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:41 am

you have some gorgeous herps! Definitely post more pictures of your blueys and other reptiles if you have them.
:welcome:

LittleFoot · Postby **LittleFoot** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:49 am

Welcome, they are some nice looking animals you have. Whenever you get a chance please post more photos, they are gorgeous.

jasjmm27 · Postby **jasjmm27** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:01 pm

MrBredli wrote:
At the moment they are housed in large plastic tubs approximately 3ft x 1ft. A large portion of the lid has been replaced with wire mesh to allow good ventilation a to allow the lizards to be heated from above. Currently they're on newspaper but i am considering switching over to aspen bedding as i'd like for them to be able to dig around. Aspen bedding is quite new on the scene here in Oz, all reports are it is great and perfect for blueys as well as numerous other species of lizards and snakes. What would your opinions be on aspen bedding for bluey? Is there anything negative about this product that i should consider?

WOW, those are some great looking Blueys (and pythons)! Can't wait to see more images when you have them available and thanks for letting us know about the "Salt and Pepper" Project, should be plenty more pretty pictures to see there!

In terms of bedding, Aspen is probably the most recommended (and used) on this forum....or it could be split between Aspen and Carefresh (a recycled wood/paper product). There is a great caresheet on this forum, I think it is fourth item down on the main forum page?

At any rate, Aspen should not give you problems, you want to look for the Aspen "chips" or "flakes" though and not the slivers that they typically sell for herps. I found the best aspen in the small mammals section of my pet store. I think your blueys will LOVE aspend and there should be no problems associated with using it in enclosures with healthy animals.

WELCOME and Thanks for sharing your new additions AND (especially) pictures!

NomadOfTheHills · Postby **NomadOfTheHills** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:20 pm

Awesome!

Now Zach, you are not allowed to enjoy them.

Lucifer_Spades · Postby **Lucifer_Spades** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:46 pm

Oh Wow! Now you have to post many many pictures of those beautys because us poor deprived statesiders most likely will never see them or any like them in person.

Welcome!

shingleback aus · Postby **shingleback aus** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 3:38 pm

welcome!!wow

awsome collection you got there love the albino bluey!

Fatal_S · Postby **Fatal_S** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:42 pm

Congratulations! We've had a few threads about Snakeranch's Salt and Pepper BTS, you're so lucky to have them!

Aspen shavings are the most common substrate for BTS in North America, and are used for nearly all rodents. Go for it!

It is now your solemn duty to post regular pictures on this site. We need it. You and your BTS will be muchly loved and complimented!

Postby **Bird_Brain** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:03 pm

Beautiful Bredls!

Postby **Zach** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:09 pm

NomadOfTheHills wrote:Awesome!

Now Zach, you are not allowed to enjoy them.

Oh yeah, these traits took months and years to invent! They aren't naturally seen in the wild at all...you're almost as bad as Chase! :lol:

By the way, respond in that other thread, let's not turn this one into a debate.

These are fantastic, MrBredli -- thanks so much for sharing them. I've been in contact with John after seeing that site quite a while ago -- in fact, one of the mods here, Johan, met John in person and got to handle one of the original albino adults!

NomadOfTheHills · Postby **NomadOfTheHills** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:37 pm

Zach wrote:
NomadOfTheHills wrote:Awesome!

Now Zach, you are not allowed to enjoy them.

Oh yeah, these traits took months and years to invent! They aren't naturally seen in the wild at all...you're almost as bad as Chase! By the way, respond in that other thread, let's not turn this one into a debate.

Just having some fun

Drew · Postby **Drew** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:45 pm

neat herps!

are those jaguar carpets?

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