Here’s an interesting question:
If you’ve owned an African fat-tailed gecko for a few months—or better yet, a few years—would you get one again?
Why or why not?
For those who have also kept leopard geckos or crested geckos:
are you still convinced that choosing an African fat-tailed gecko over them was the right move?
Yes or no—and why?
Do you know the name of this morph?
Why did you choose an African fat-tailed gecko?
Why a African fat-tailed gecko and not, for example, a leopard gecko or a crested gecko?
For aesthetics, care, or handling?
What differences do you find in terms of handling between a leopard gecko and an African fat-tailed gecko?
Are they calmer, more timid, less interactive as some say?
Is it difficult to manage the higher humidity required? How do you manage it?
Is it true that they are less greedy?
P.S. Sorry for my poor English.
Sorry for my poor English, but please read and reply anyway.
I've been exploring the world of lizards for a year now, studying to make the best choice and ensure the best possible life for my future reptile.
Ultimately, my choice is between the bearded dragon and the blue-tongued skink, and between the leopard gecko and the crested gecko.
Who knows, maybe soon I'll have all four of my favorites :-)
I'm leaning toward the blue-tongued skink, but many advise against him; they tell me that even northern skinks bite hard. Knowing that they're not dogs, I'd like to be able to handle the skink every now and then, let him roam around the house in safe places, and maybe build something outside for the summer.
I asked a breeder for information, asking him to select the most available young skink for me.
I'd also seen some Australian skinks at shows; a couple were really calm, but I'm not sure whether I should trust their temperaments after seeing them at shows.
Can you tell me a little about yours? What were they like when they were young, and how did you choose them?
Especially, why a skink and not another lizard?
Given the difficulty of managing humidity and their more difficult handling, should I forget about the various Indonesian species, even if they're not caught in the wild ?
Another question: I'd like to guarantee him a perfect terrarium. I was thinking of a 150x60x50 cm one and i'd have the breeder install the technical part. My doubts are about the setup: should I have it very beautiful and fixed 3D, or should I instead embellish it myself with rocks, plants (fake or otherwise), corks, roots, etc. ?
What do you think? In terms of cleaning and the possibility of variety, is it better to do it myself, or is it better to have a nicer, more sophisticated 3D one designed by professionals?
Excuse my poor English.
Sorry for my poor English, but rosy boas are virtually unheard of in my country, but I often read or watch videos recommending them as a first snake.
Are they really that easy to handle and care for?
What do you like about having them, and what don't you like?
What positive and negative things have you discovered after having them for a while?
What are the diurnal lizard species that are visible in the terrarium, aren't huge, and are manageable enough?
Are bearded dragons, blue-tongued skinks, uromastyx, and collared lizards okay, but what about other species I'm not familiar with?
Please note that monitor lizards are prohibited in my country.
What are the diurnal lizard species that are visible in the terrarium, aren't huge, and are manageable enough?
Are bearded dragons, blue-tongued skinks, uromastyx, and collared lizards okay, but what about other species I'm not familiar with?
Please note that monitor lizards are prohibited in my country.
I'm very concerned about animal welfare. So, I'd like to get my leopard gecko a terrarium—not just one that's "just enough," but one that will guarantee him the best possible life.
I was thinking of a wooden terrarium of at least one meter or perhaps one and twenty meters. Is that too big? Do you think it would be possible to stack it on top of other larger ones? My dream is to also have a bearded dragon and a northern blue-tongued skink.
I was also thinking about installing a heat lamp and a UVB light.
I was initially interested in a terrarium already set up with foam, etc., but I didn't want it to be too monotonous and just to be nice also for me.
So, I was thinking of setting it up myself with rocks, branches, cork oaks, and plants, so that I could change it up every now and then, even just slightly, while perhaps leaving the positioning of the three burrows (warm, medium, and cold) unchanged.
What do you think?
Sorry for my poor English.
AIUTO!!!!!
Vorrei sostituire il mio Trafic, che è il mio terzo e non mi ha mai dato problemi tranne l'ultimo con il guasto al sistema di alimentazione.
Sono indeciso tra il Nissan Primastar e il Ford Transit Custom.
Quale pensi sia più affidabile?
Sono preoccupato per il guasto al sistema di alimentazione del Nissan (che è lo stesso del Renault), ma ha anche una garanzia di 5 anni e ho un'offerta migliore rispetto al Ford.
Ho sentito voci su problemi alla cinghia e all'elettronica del Ford, ma mi piace per il suo aspetto, lo spazio e la modernità.
Quale compreresti? Quanto c'è di vero in queste voci?
Ho persino preso in considerazione il Transit ibrido, ma è davvero così male?
Grazie mille per le risposte!!
Could you tell me in detail what your skinks do when you take them out of the terrarium, when they are in your hands, when they are free but not in your hands and what they do when they are in the terrarium?
I know everyone is different, that's the beauty of having animals, but I'd like to understand what the average behaviors are in the species and if there are differences between Indonesians and Nordics
photos to attract attention :-)
HELP!!!!!
I'd like to replace my Trafic, which is my third and has never given me any problems except the last one with the fap.
I'm torn between the Nissan Primastar and the Ford Transit Custom.
Which one do you think is more reliable?
I'm worried about the fap with the Nissan (which is the same as the Renault), but it also has a 5-year warranty and I have a better offer than the Ford.
I've heard rumors about belt and electronic issues with the Ford, but I love it for its looks, space, and modernity.
Which one would you get? How much truth is there in the rumors?
I even considered the Transit hybrid, but is it really that bad?
Thanks so much for the replies!!
I'll never be able to make up my mind! Can you help me? (sorry for my bad english)
Every time I talk to an expert breeder in stores or at shows, I get more and more confused.
I'm looking for a reptile that can be handled calmly and peacefully, even though I know it's not a dog and isn't too difficult to handle.
I'm a very responsible person who loves animals and doesn't want to make them suffer, so I've been studying for a long time, and an animal that comes to my home stays there forever. Therefore, I pay close attention not only to the species but also to the individual in terms of character, health, and aesthetics. I'd also like it to be visible at least in the evening.
I'm swinging between
leopard gecko (I think he is a bit small and not very interactive, but he is recommended for his ease of care)
bearded dragon (very interactive, I like him aesthetically but he is a bit delicate to care for)
blue-tongued skink
I'd get a northern skink; I like him quite aesthetically, especially the orange, magma, sunset, and sunrise morphs. I like blue skink for his tactile qualities, but I can't figure out how he interacts and is visible in the terrarium.
Can you help me? Why did you choose a skink over a bearded dragon or leopard gecko? Can you answer my questions?
Another question: are you familiar with the Tiliqua gigas keyenesis in terms of care and temperament?
I fell in love with the Alpine Blotched Blue Tongue Skink.
I will probably end up getting a northern bluetongue skink, maybe a Pitch black line, or a Swedish or sunset one, because Alpine Blotched are too difficult to find and very expensive, but they remain my dream.... who has them?
Can you really help me? I need to know your real-life experiences.
I hope you'll have the patience to read.
I was determined to get a bearded dragon as my first reptile, then I discovered blue-tongued skinks.
At first, I didn't particularly like them aesthetically, but after seeing them in person and handling them at various shows, I changed my mind; they really do have a charm.
Both for ethical reasons (risk of being caught in the wild) and for handling/character reasons, I'm thinking of a northern blue-tongued skink, perhaps not exactly a baby.
Let's get to the point. While I've seen many truly splendid bearded dragons in terms of handling and know what to expect from almost all of them, I really have no idea what to expect from a northern one. I read a lot of experiences, but often about Indonesian skinks, and I don't know if they were caught in the wild.
Can you tell me exactly what your experiences handling northern skinks are? It's essential for me. I know they're not dogs, and I don't want to handle them every day, but I'd like something similar to a bearded dragon in terms of handling.
What do you like and dislike about your blue-tongued skink outside of the terrarium? How does it behave?
At the expo and reading, they say they're interesting, very intelligent, and very similar.
What's the truth? Can you tell me what you do with them in the terrarium and what they do when you handle them, like in the evening after dinner?
I'd also like to know if any of you are European and can consult breeders, even in private.
Thanks so much for the replies. Sorry for the long post and my terrible English.
PS the attached photo is of a tiliqua that I fell in love with at the expo
In my country, there are some truly talented terrarium builders who create masterpieces. For a crested gecko or a leopard gecko, I think I'll have them made; they're very beautiful, both aesthetically and as enrichment for geckos. My doubt, however, is about animals like bearded dragons and northern blue-tongued skinks. Do you think this is appropriate? These reptiles, from what I read, make a lot of mess. Is it appropriate to have enrichment that you can't move for cleaning, that you can't change, or is it better to have the terrarium only technically set up with lights, UVB, etc. and add enrichment that isn't as attractive but that I can move, move, and change?
Another question: for northern blue tongued skink 150 cm in length is better, but what's better in height and depth?
Excuse my poor English.
I find both lizards extremely interesting, but I've also found conflicting information about them.
Let's start with terrarium management. PS: Sorry for my bad English.
What are the terrarium requirements in terms of temperature, humidity, OPTIMAL size (not minimum), and best setup? What are the differences?
Feeding: I've read that zebra lizards, in particular, are fed very differently depending on the breeder, from dog meat like the blue-tongued lizard, to only insects, to a diet based on ciliates. For gidgee lizards, however, I often read about only insects or insects and a diet based on ciliates.
Handling: Some say they're shy, others say they let you touch them but don't like it, and still others say they're better than blue-tongued lizards (especially zebra lizards). Could you clarify this for me?
How much can you see of them in the terrarium during the day and in the evening/morning?
Regarding purchasing, does anyone know anything about the European market? I found several of both at the fair. When I asked for information, everyone told me they were raised by a breeder and not caught in the wild. How can I be sure?
I was planning on getting a northern blue-tongued lizard, but these two intrigue me and I'd like to learn more.
Sorry for my poor English.
I'm especially in love with almost all desert lizards.
At the same time, I'm increasingly in love with naturalistic terrarium setups like bioactive rainforests.
If I'm thinking of getting one in the future, which lizards would you recommend?
My dream would be lizards that are visible during the day and can be handled at least occasionally.
I'm not concerned about size, although I wouldn't want it to be huge.
I know that New Caledonian geckos or a few day geckos are usually added.
Do you have any other ideas?
I'm loving skinks more and more and I saw these . Does anyone have them and can tell you something about them? How are they cared for (temperature, humidity, feeding, etc.)? How are they handled? Are they visible in the terrarium?
I finally had the chance to see a good number of skinks at one of the major European shows. It's usually really hard to spot any, and they're almost all Indonesian.
There were some hilarious moments. In my haste to pick up an adult Australian, I dropped my phone in the water in a display (luckily everything was fine), and in the meantime, the reptile did... to the person holding him
Now to the questions:
- There were juveniles, sub-adults, and two adults.
Which would you prefer? I liked seeing the adults and sub-adults' personalities (or at least I hoped so), while I liked growing the juveniles.
- Why did you choose your Indonesian instead of an Australian?
Everyone recommends Australians.
Unfortunately, I didn't have the terrarium ready yet, so everything has been postponed. There's also a breeder from my country I want to contact; in that case, they would definitely be baby skinks, but he has several varieties.
sorry for my bad English