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i am planning on getting a bts but have noticed there are many diffrent kinds. Which are the friendliest/easiest to care for/prettiest/cheapest/best for a beginner. I would appreciate any and all info available. thanks.

the Northern BTS (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia) more...There are others that are great too. However, the Northern is as docile as they get, and it is much easier to find, and much more affordable than The Blotched BTS (Tiliqua nigrolutea), the Western BTS (Tiliqua occipitilas), the Centrallian BTS (Tiliqua multifaciata), or even the Eastern BTS (Tiliqua scincoides scincoides). Because this species is exclusive to Australia, only Captive Bred specimens are available to US hobbyists. This is a good thing, as US buyers are guaranteed a healthy pet that will not need to learn how to adjust to captivity. This is also something that cannot be said for the Irian Jaya (Tiliqua ssp.), Tanimbar (Tiliqua scincoides chimaerea), or any of the Indonesian BTS subspecies (Tiliqua gigas ssp.) The Northern is the BTS for the first time skink shopper.

I love my Bothchies!
Ohh Also - $40 Eastern BTS with Beautiful Orange markings! NIIICE! She will be mine shortly! That'll make it 4BTS for me - (3x blotched 1x Eastern)

Luke.

Blotches are awesome for sure. I was speaking in reference to the situation here in the US. I do realize that Blotchies, as well as Easterns, are somewhat common in the Australian pet trade. I envy you!

Yes, I, too, am jealous.
How about posting some pics of the Eastern when you can, please?
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Edward
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Pleeeeease post a pic of your Eastern when u get her???
Ta muchly.
Susan

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Hello friends!

First off - James - I still haven't forgotten abotu the pics mate - it's still cold here so they are all still hybernating - but The pics are coming!

Now onto the other pics - I sure will take some pics of her! - Also - I am yet to take some pics of my New Male Blotchie! he has this very light tan coloring with 2 light bands at the head and the tail. Looks nice!

And RE the site - The comp crashed and I lost my format but never fear - It's back in action! it'll be posted online soonish I guess!

Luke. ~|=|> (my lil skink)

Thanks for not forgettin me mate. No worries over here. That Blotchie is a smart lookin little bloke! When are you going to take a holiday out this direction. You would see loads of lizards! Cheers!

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Edward
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