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Blue Tounge Skink or Mali Uromastyx???

Rynxprs Oct 14, 2005 12:24 PM

I would like to get one of them but just can't decide which to get.

Anyone want to help me make that decision?

Replies (4)

ginebig Oct 14, 2005 12:57 PM

Get one of each. When you decide which one you like most send me the other one. OK, enough of that. I don't own either, but I'm partial to the dinosaur look I would just read up on them and decide which one would be best suited for my situation, i.e. husbandry requirements, which one would be easiest to house, temprement, size etc. Are you lookin' for pretty? unique? Educate yourself on the requirements of each and go from there.

Quig

Rynxprs Oct 14, 2005 01:15 PM

lol....yea I think I'm just going to buy one for now.

I want something thats more then just a creature in a cage. I'm thinking I'll probably get a URO.

I had a URO once and they were pretty entertaining to watch at times.

riiotgrrl Oct 14, 2005 01:39 PM

I would go with a bts. They are much less demanding i nt he way of heating, and much more forgiving in the way of prett y much everything else. AND aside from the stinky poo, they make great pets. VERY VERY intelligent animals who love to be handled (for the most part). They are also garbage disposals...they will eat almost anything (And survive on it too.)
I am not saying that it is good to mess up with them...just make sure to do your research first.
I have kept both species...loved them both, but i love my bts dearly.

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"Brains for dinner, brains for lunch. Brains for breakfast, brains for brunch. Brains for every single meal; why can't we have some GUTS?"-Misfits

1.0 ball python- Azazel
1.0 red blood python-Hiss
1.0 peach phase thayeri-Sancho......MIA
0.1 creamsicle corn- Pandora
0.1 partial stripe ghost corn- Raven
1.0 Sunglow motley corn-Ernie
1.1 hognose- Pricilla and Odd
0.2 leos- Boji and Kodama
0.1 beardie- Indie
1.0 BTS- Griffon
0.1 Iggy- Sunny
0.0.1 crested gecko- Jubeh
0.1 leucistic texas ratsnake-Ojo
0.1 pacific parrolet- Mishka
1.1 cats- Cairo and Oberon
2.0 bettas
0.0.1 goldfish-fishwad
1.0 Husband (hes my favorite, but i dont let the 'kids' know that. )

Ryo Oct 14, 2005 05:26 PM

I currently own both kinds of lizards, and my personal preference is BTS. I do really like my uro, but their is something in the intelligence of my bts that really attracts me. Both lizards are great, so whatever you choose is a good choice.
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-Ryan

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