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Skinks
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae and with about 1200 described species, the Scincidae are the second most diverse family of lizards, exceeded only by the geckos. Skinks look like true lizards, but most species have no pronounced neck and sport relatively small legs, and several genera have no limbs at all while others have only reduced limbs. The longer the digits, the more arboreal the species is. Often, their way of moving resembles that of snakes more than that of other lizards. Skinks usually have long, tapering tails that can be shed and regenerated. Skinks are generally carnivorous and largely eat insects, including crickets, grasshoppers, beetles, and caterpillars. They also eat earthworms, snails, slugs, isopods, other lizards, and small rodents. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of all Skinks. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting.
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Has anyone noticed differences between...
by blotch - Mar 03, 2004 10:05 PM |
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Finally, the first picture of my baby Prehensile-Tailed Skink, so cute!!!
by jrbl - Mar 03, 2004 04:13 PM |
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Mar 16, 2004 11:16 PM by Flavia Guimaraes |
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Cunningham's (Male or Female?)
by bcup - Mar 03, 2004 02:02 PM |
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Mar 03, 2004 10:17 PM by blotch |
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BTS question (Males or females???) Dialup warning!!!
by pcole - Mar 03, 2004 01:17 PM |
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Mar 04, 2004 01:23 PM by rich_123 |
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schnieder skink breeding question
by x_starwarsgirl - Mar 03, 2004 11:18 AM |
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Mar 09, 2004 05:17 PM by Deke |
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Hey all - BTS pics for all to see!
by blotch - Mar 02, 2004 08:27 PM |
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Mar 11, 2004 08:44 AM by jeb409 |
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Z's inquiry -Brian LCRC
by Brian-SFCRC - Mar 02, 2004 01:47 PM |
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Missing statement: The higher the value, the more Arboreal the species-Brian LCRC N/P
by Brian-SFCRC - Feb 29, 2004 10:45 PM |
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STLI Research on extinct Scincidae species: Macroscincus coctei-Brian LCRC
by Brian-SFCRC - Feb 29, 2004 10:34 PM |
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Mar 02, 2004 03:00 PM by zeteki |
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"Newbie" skink question...
by pspguy - Feb 29, 2004 01:11 PM |
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Feb 29, 2004 02:28 PM by E2MacPets |
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Schneider skink stopped eating.
by mutant - Feb 29, 2004 06:48 AM |
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Mar 02, 2004 04:35 PM by Deke |
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Which is better for a BTS - overhead heat or belly heat, or a combo? np
by Tigergenesis - Feb 29, 2004 06:43 AM |
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Mar 11, 2004 12:27 PM by Tigergenesis |
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BTS w/blood in stool?
by normrefct - Feb 28, 2004 02:19 PM |
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Feb 28, 2004 07:01 PM by Flea |
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PTS and an eye issue....
by clp - Feb 28, 2004 11:44 AM |
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Feb 29, 2004 09:01 AM by clp |
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BTS temp ?
by buffysmom - Feb 27, 2004 11:59 PM |
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Leaping into the world of BT's
by Jarrok - Feb 27, 2004 11:53 PM |
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Feb 28, 2004 12:12 AM by Jarrok |
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Croc skink snout injury
by silver_arctic1 - Feb 27, 2004 08:26 PM |
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Feb 28, 2004 06:08 AM by meretseger |
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Well, I've got an egg.
by meretseger - Feb 27, 2004 07:32 PM |
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Mo finally ate!!
by nankie - Feb 27, 2004 01:52 PM |
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Feb 29, 2004 04:01 PM by zeteki |
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Skink Nutrition, need advise
by E2MacPets - Feb 27, 2004 11:27 AM |
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Mar 09, 2004 06:56 PM by beardiedragon |
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Revisiting the BTS diet question
by jenniferc - Feb 27, 2004 08:53 AM |
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Feb 27, 2004 11:51 PM by buffysmom |
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Update on my new baby Prehensile-Tailed Skink
by jrbl - Feb 26, 2004 11:40 PM |
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Feb 29, 2004 03:14 AM by jrbl |
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Just a photo of Chuckie.
by tiliquagirl - Feb 26, 2004 08:15 PM |
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Feb 27, 2004 07:13 AM by eve |
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Should I worry about my adult female N. BTS?
by rich_123 - Feb 26, 2004 03:22 PM |
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Feb 27, 2004 12:38 PM by Tim Madsen |
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Update on Mo's condition (long)
by nankie - Feb 25, 2004 10:03 PM |
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Feb 27, 2004 02:01 PM by nankie |
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lazy skink unexpected roommate
by squirrel_420 - Feb 25, 2004 11:34 AM |
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Att: Nankie - Things to do before going to the vet:
by Brian-SFCRC - Feb 25, 2004 04:15 AM |
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Feb 27, 2004 02:28 PM by nankie |
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Chiquita ** Tiliqua gigas evanescens (Merauke faded BTS)
by eve - Feb 24, 2004 12:32 PM |
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Feb 24, 2004 11:31 PM by buffysmom |
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Pic of Hefner's Cage
by Flea - Feb 23, 2004 10:43 PM |
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Feb 23, 2004 11:39 PM by buffysmom |
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HOW DO I TELL THE GENDER OF MY BERBER SKINK/SCNIEDERS SKINK PLZ REPLY
by icecold - Feb 23, 2004 06:27 PM |
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Mar 02, 2004 04:41 PM by Deke |
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Is overheard or belly heat better for a BTS? np
by Tigergenesis - Feb 23, 2004 10:44 AM |
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Feb 25, 2004 07:12 AM by Tim Madsen |
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BTS caging help needed.....will these work?
by Tigergenesis - Feb 23, 2004 10:43 AM |
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Feb 29, 2004 06:39 AM by Tigergenesis |
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how will you know when to cut a BTS's claws/nails thanx np
by MacArthur - Feb 23, 2004 06:31 AM |
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Feb 24, 2004 01:47 PM by Flea |
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Sick MTS - need help, please!
by nankie - Feb 23, 2004 03:24 AM |
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Feb 24, 2004 05:23 PM by zeteki |
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Breeding Ground Skinks
by HerpHelmz - Feb 22, 2004 04:43 PM |
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concern with shower curtain encloser
by desaix - Feb 22, 2004 03:16 PM |
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Feb 22, 2004 07:41 PM by desaix |
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PTS ????? Skinks have been having babies!!!
by chrisred - Feb 22, 2004 01:50 PM |
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Feb 22, 2004 06:43 PM by zeteki |
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Another PIC
by geckolover - Feb 22, 2004 08:33 AM |
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Feb 23, 2004 11:32 PM by buffysmom |
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My BTS in mirror
by geckolover - Feb 22, 2004 08:28 AM |
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Feb 27, 2004 08:43 AM by jenniferc |
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Only to say...
by Flavia Guimaraes - Feb 22, 2004 06:06 AM |
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and the last one....
by Flea - Feb 21, 2004 07:21 PM |
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one more....
by Flea - Feb 21, 2004 07:21 PM |
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another pic
by Flea - Feb 21, 2004 07:20 PM |
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Feb 22, 2004 01:15 AM by Flea |
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A couple of new pics of my female BTS
by Flea - Feb 21, 2004 07:19 PM |
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Feb 22, 2004 01:16 AM by Flea |
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Need BTS Info
by snakegal123456 - Feb 21, 2004 11:58 AM |
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Feb 21, 2004 10:51 PM by eve |
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Shinglebacks are awesome skinks but.......
by JeanP. - Feb 20, 2004 08:34 PM |
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Feb 26, 2004 12:30 PM by JeanP. |
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My first baby is off to his/her new home!!...
by RaderRVT - Feb 20, 2004 12:05 PM |
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Feb 20, 2004 01:19 PM by eve |
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Blue tongues in the UK?
by cactuskent - Feb 20, 2004 11:07 AM |
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Feb 23, 2004 07:44 AM by mark_w |
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Would a Boaphile or Showcase cage be okay for a BTS?
by Tigergenesis - Feb 20, 2004 08:30 AM |
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Red Eye Croc Skinks - captive care and longevity etc.
by THAsia - Feb 20, 2004 03:02 AM |
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Feb 24, 2004 11:03 AM by meretseger |
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what is the best small skink for a beginner???
by MacArthur - Feb 19, 2004 05:40 PM |
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Feb 20, 2004 11:58 AM by RaderRVT |
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does this froum include
by whiptaildude05 - Feb 19, 2004 11:16 AM |
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Feb 19, 2004 09:59 PM by whiptaildude05 |
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Bindi, my BTS, has a dry scale problem this winter.....
by LoveToFoxtrot - Feb 17, 2004 10:01 PM |
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Feb 18, 2004 02:59 PM by wideglide |
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lighting issue for blue tongues
by johnd. - Feb 17, 2004 06:43 PM |
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Feb 20, 2004 05:52 AM by johnd. |
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Fire Skink
by Ted - Feb 16, 2004 10:21 AM |
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Feb 17, 2004 09:51 AM by Ted |
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PBTS
by pocketfulloffire - Feb 16, 2004 09:44 AM |
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Feb 16, 2004 09:59 AM by Edward |
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indonesians
by pacman101 - Feb 15, 2004 05:55 PM |
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Feb 21, 2004 11:17 PM by smoke |
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Blue tounge problem!!! Experts Please help.
by Palex134 - Feb 15, 2004 05:55 PM |
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Feb 23, 2004 10:01 AM by James Wilson |
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buffys mom
by pacman101 - Feb 15, 2004 04:34 PM |
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Feb 18, 2004 09:34 PM by buffysmom |
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exotics by nature
by pacman101 - Feb 14, 2004 05:28 PM |
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What is a good skink for a beginner? small tame ones that can possibly fit in a 10 gal. thanks np
by MacArthur - Feb 14, 2004 08:34 AM |
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milky film around bluetongues mouth.questions??
by joeyjoh - Feb 13, 2004 04:27 PM |
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Feb 14, 2004 08:30 PM by joeyjoh |
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she may be a female, but she's certainly no lady! *pts pics*
by icequeen - Feb 13, 2004 08:16 AM |
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Feb 14, 2004 05:48 AM by icequeen |
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by icequeen - Feb 13, 2004 08:12 AM |
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How much should a Monkey Tailed skink poop?
by clp - Feb 13, 2004 07:54 AM |
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Feb 18, 2004 07:36 AM by Flavia Guimaraes |
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prickle pear cactus
by mike884 - Feb 11, 2004 06:18 AM |
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What can i house wit...
by AlexJ - Feb 10, 2004 06:43 PM |
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Feb 11, 2004 12:51 PM by zeteki |
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fake plants
by pacman101 - Feb 09, 2004 04:31 PM |
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Feb 09, 2004 10:45 PM by buffysmom |
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Feeding wild skinks
by Grunta - Feb 08, 2004 10:21 PM |
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Feb 11, 2004 06:42 AM by eve |
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O-natur-AL blue tongue cage
by pacman101 - Feb 08, 2004 08:21 PM |
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Feb 09, 2004 06:39 PM by blotch |
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Uh I dont know what to call this.
by skinkgirl - Feb 08, 2004 11:56 AM |
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Feb 08, 2004 08:26 PM by blotch |
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how much food for baby irian bts?
by mike884 - Feb 08, 2004 06:47 AM |
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Feb 08, 2004 09:36 AM by James Wilson |
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BTS doing song and dance... top hat, cane, coat tails, etc....
by MartinWhalin1 - Feb 08, 2004 01:17 AM |
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Feb 13, 2004 09:34 PM by eve |
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What are some options/recommendations of substrates for a BTS? np
by Tigergenesis - Feb 07, 2004 02:51 PM |
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Feb 09, 2004 07:11 AM by Tigergenesis |
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new to skinks
by nickpurvis - Feb 07, 2004 12:36 PM |
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Feb 08, 2004 11:49 PM by blotch |
