Purchasing and Buying a Blue Tongue Skink

Baby Blue Tongue Skinks Availability 2008
Babies were born July 22, 25, 28, and August 9—39 in all!

Thanks for considering BlueTongueSkinks.Net! Firstly, we would like to make it well known that breeding blue-tongued skinks is not our occupation by any means, or even a business. We have a small group of animals (5 total females), and keep and breed them simply for the fun people we meet each year, and the exciting and rewarding experience when the babies finally arrive. We have no other pets, and these animals receive our undivided and sole attention. Typical reptile breeders and pet stores often have many tanks with many animals, and few get personal regular attention. BTS are our main pastime and hobby, and we focus and specialize only on them simply because we have a love for this species.

When purchasing a BTS from us, we want to develop a relationship with each person so that we can keep in contact over the years and watch your animal grow! We are not a "buy and run" type website where you enter in your credit card and never hear from us again. We are always a phone call away to answer questions, or just talk blue tongues. It's what we love, so don't hesitate!

Below will be this year's list of babies—each has its own individual picture and personality description. Carefully read the information below, then make your choice! Each baby will display whether he/she is available or not and it is updated every day. Please contact us first before buying! We are very selective who we sell to—this ensures our babies go to responsible and loving homes, and gives us a chance to get to know the person.

Again, please do not hesitate to call or email us at any time with questions. Ask for Zach—541-606-4911—zach@bluetongueskinks.net

Reservations

Reserving a baby is accepted approximately three months prior to the actual birth. This is not written in stone however; if we get a fabulous email earlier than 3 months, it is indeed possible we will reserve early. So, as always, feel free to email us at anytime. Payment in the full amount reserves your place (in the order received) and you may back out at any time. Reserving is not required by any means but guarantees you a baby once they are born. If you do not reserve, it is possible that all babies will be taken by the time they arrive (particularly if we only have one or two births)! Why do we require payment in the full amount? In the past, we've had trouble with folks backing out last minute, sometimes because they actually forgot they had made a reservation. Full payment shows a true commitment and makes it easy since we simply cash the check/money order a week or so before the shipping time agreed upon by all of us.

How do I pay?
We only accept checks/money orders for reservations. Paypal is too difficult to keep track of months prior to the births, and we actually don't like to have the cash in hand until we know the babies are safely born, used to handling, and ready to ship. Once the babies are here, we gladly accept PayPal. You can send, and we can ship in usually less than a week! If sending a check or money order, we simply send you our shipping address. We typically request cashing of checks 1-2 weeks prior to your pick to allow clearing time.

What if no babies are born?
Unfortunately, we can never foretell a successful pregnancy, so if there were complications and the babies were not born, checks are simply voided, shredded, and discarded (or returned if that is what you wish). Remember, the first payments received will get to choose first when detailed pictures and personalities/temperaments are posted. Each bluey's health, temperament, and personality are carefully evaluated and posted.

Please understand that our personality evaluations are as accurate as they possibly can be based on our own observations from interaction. You never know when a baby could completely do something other than what is listed, so just know that it would be impossible to 100% guarantee any reptile personalities, and that we mostly post them for fun.

Why do we reserve? That doesn't seem fair!
If we didn't reserve, and each female successfully gave birth, we'd possibly have up to 40 or more babies! That's a lot of babies to have with no individuals ready to purchase. We would likely end up having the babies well over six months, and by that time, they begin growing rather large and often require bigger caging which we simply do not have. We also look for people who are doing their research early on and who are truly anticipating and planning for the arrival of their bluey. In other words, it also helps prevent impulse buying.

I made a reservation for an IJ, but none were born!
If you reserve an Irian Jaya and none are born, you may add the additional funds ($50) at that time for a Northern if you wish and keep your spot in line. Otherwise, you may cancel completely. Likewise, if you made a reservation for a Northern and none were born, refunds would be issued to make up the difference in price ($50). There is no reserving IJ's or Northerns specifically—it is simply first come, first serve for all animals listed. Now, it's always possible that more babies are on the way, and sometimes, they can be born as much as a month apart (although not common). In these cases, and if #1 chooses to wait, we ask that #1 cross off a few babies they know they aren't interested in, and allow other folks high up on the list to possibly choose one. This way, folks below pick #1 don't have to wait a month to get a baby they really know they want now!

I picked a baby, but have changed my mind!
This is perfectly fine as long as the baby is not already taken by someone who has chosen after you. Just send us an email with your requested change, and if the baby is not already spoken for, he's your's!

Keep a VERY close eye on your emails
Once we begin shipping, the list will go fast. If we are unable to get a hold of you for more than 3 or 4 days, we must skip to the next person. In the past we have waited for more than a week, and sometimes contact is still never made. It just gets to be too long; especially when summer is drawing to a close and people want to get in a little outside time before winter hits. It can be very disappointing, so please, please keep a close eye on your emails! Check your spam folder and email or call us absolutely anytime for updates. Important: If you are skipped due to lack of contact and are bumped a few spots down, you automatically will get the next pick once contact is made again.

Reservation List 2008
Remember that names are placed on this list IN ORDER of reservation payment received!

1) ~~Judy G.~~ shipped!
2) ~~Keith D.~~ shipped!
3) ~~John J.~~ reservation cancelled
4) ~~Jarret B.~~ shipped!
5) ~~Tanya C.~~ shipped!
6) ~~Benjamin/Travis D.~~ shipped!
7) ~~Talitha F.~~ shipped!
8) ~~Brook E.~~ shipped!
9) ~~Dena M.~~ shipped!
10) Carmen D.
11) ~~Ian G.~~ shipped!
12) ~~Cherie W.~~ shipped!
13) ~~John G.~~ shipped!
14) ~~Mary F.~~ shipped!
15) ~~Tiffanie and Jeremy~~ shipped!
16) ~~Matt H.~~ shipped!
17) ~~Eddie~~ shipped!
18) ~~April W.~~ shipped!
19) ~~Judy G.~~ shipped!
20) ~~Lauren~~ shipped!
21) ~~Wooly~~ local pickup!
22) ~~Linzie T.~~ shipped!
23) ~~Walter T.~~ shipped!
24) ~~Aaron L.~~ shipped!
25) ~~Taylor & Gina~~ shipped!
26) ~~Marine~~ shipped!
27) ~~John R.~~ shipped!
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Key: A ~~strike/grayed~~ out name signifies the person has selected his/her baby.

To see what last year's baby list looked like (it will look the same this year once babies are born and give you an idea of what to expect), please click here.

Click here to view a hilarious compilation video from last summer! You can see Peach in this video as well as a bunch of babies.

Pricing, Shipping, Guarantees, and Support

We prefer Checks/Money Orders (but Paypal is accepted for an additional $7 which is the commission they take [explained in detail below]), and shipping is $70.00 overnight UPS anywhere in the USA (except Alaska and Hawaii). Currently, we are not shipping internationally. Baby Irian Jaya are $150.00 + Shipping, Peach Northerns are $200.00 + Shipping, and Pearl Northerns are also $200 + Shipping. We understand that shipping is expensive (and even more expensive as of late due to the new package dimensions stipulation and crazy gas hikes), but overnight shipping early morning delivery is absolutely necessary and we do all we can to minimize your cost. We do not charge handling fees, supplies fees, or reimbursement fees for the expensive styrofoam-inserted reptile shipping boxes we use. We try to keep shipping prices exact. It almost always costs us more than $70 to ship this summer, but if it is under $70 more than a couple dollars, we are happy to reimburse you via PayPal. But that is rare!
The only fee we do collect is the large Paypal commission fees if you do decide to use PP. In the Paypal buy now buttons below, $7 is automatically pre-added for the Paypal fee as well as the shipping cost of $70.00. If everyone used Paypal to purchase their pets (which is certainly the most popular method these days) we'd lose over $100 per group of babies; just on Paypal fees! Checks and money orders work best for us because it's essentially free for everyone, and we don't cash it until your baby is ready to ship. We don't want to nix Paypal for everyone, so we kept the option open basically because of popular demand.

Last minute shipments, and going up against the clock
To put it simply, we try to avoid this at all costs. We typically plan a few days in advance, and like to take our time getting boxes constructed and prepared, quadruple checking addresses and ensuring the correct baby goes to that address. When you've got three dozen babies, the only differentiating means we have is the unique striping on each animal! We compare the baby to his/her profile pictures (particularly the overhead shot of course) and make absolute certain we've got the right baby. We also like to take 15-30 minutes to spend with the baby before just picking him up and sticking him into a box. We let him walk around the table, on our laps, and just spend some general interaction time with them. If all of this is rushed, it leaves us feeling uneasy...did we grab the right baby, did we miss a number on the address...did we put the right baby with the right address, and so on. We do make exceptions, and understand that finding a shipping day that works for everyone can be difficult in your busy work week; so always feel free to email us and inquire.

Shipping is safe
It would be a lie to say it's not a scary thought when it comes to shipping an animal. It's probably the #1 question we get, and it's certainly an understood fear. Rest assured, we have never once had a death, or even a close call. We have our system down, we do not take risks, and we let you know what's going on every step of the way. Tracking numbers are emailed or text messaged immediately upon shipment of your BTS, and included with your purchase is a free Guaranteed Live Arrival accompanied with a 30 day health guarantee on top of that. Even beyond the 30 days, we wouldn't leave you hanging if tragedy struck. We will be with you every step of the way no matter what the problem is. Once again, we care about the people and the animals most. If the buyers aren't happy, then nobody's having fun and it ruins the whole exciting experience for everybody.

Compare your baby to his/her parents!
Another bonus when buying from us is the treat of knowing exactly who the parents of your baby are, and the additional added bonus of getting to watch your baby's siblings grow up! We keep track of all purchases and ask customers that they post updates whenever possible on the forum. Knowing the parents of your BTS is a rare thing in this hobby unless you find someone who loves what they do. It's also much more fun than you might think because you can study the parents and find little features on your new pet that might have come from the mother or the father. And of course, we're always happy to talk about little personality quirks your bluey may have inherited.

When do you ship?
We usually keep the babies for up to one month, or until roughly their first few sheds. We use this time to completely devote our attention to their growth, health, behavior, eating habits, etc. This is to ensure they're healthy, eating well, used to human handling, and gives us a chance to learn their individual personalities so we may post them on this page. Note that the names we give them are just nicknames to tell them apart, and can of course be changed to whatever the customer would like.

Which species is right for me? Northern or Irian Jaya?

• Northerns are an Australian species that have long been thought of as the best type of BTS for a pet (in the USA). Here in the states, they are quite tame. They get big, they're beautiful, and what we have here is the last of our "stock" because Australia does not allow the import/export of any animal for the pet trade. Because of this reason, they are very special. Northerns are becoming harder and harder to find (but still fairly common in the BTS world), especially with the advent of cross-breeding to the commonly imported Indonesian species (Irian Jaya's and Indonesians).

• Irian Jaya BTS are from Indonesia, and are often what you see in the pet stores for $199.99. They are snatched from the wild and sold to pet stores for about $25. Irian Jaya's are truly terrific BTS that are capable of shades of orange, brown, and red. The babies we have on our site are 100% captive bred. Irian Jaya (and Indonesians) are the easiest type of BTS to find, but keep in mind, finding a truly captive bred bluey can prove to be very difficult. Nearly ALL pet store blue tongues are wild caught. Very, very rarely do you see Northerns in pet stores because it's simply not cost-efficient for reptile businesses to breed them. That's why we see tanks full of bearded dragons at every shop (and not blue tongues) because bearded dragons have clutches and clutches of eggs many times during the year while the BTS only has 5-15 babies (on average) every 1-2 years. If you're trying to make money in a reptile business or pet store, blue tongues are not the way to go! It's much easier to snatch BTS out of the wild and sell them than wait on babies for months and years on end.

• All in all, either are a great choice. Northerns generally are bigger; lengthwise and girth. That is, Northerns typically get longer and fatter! The typical length for our Northerns is 20-22 inches. Typical length for the IJ's is about 18-20 inches. Give or take, there are always surprises and there are no guarantees. Some babies will invariably be smaller or bigger than others, and sometimes we'll get one or two huge Northerns or IJ in a batch! You really can't go wrong with either, and since their size is generally the same, it basically comes down to which colors and patterns you like best. Northerns have the brilliant orange side splotching, and the IJ's consist of more reds, tans, and browns.

Check out the baby page for more pictures!

The nitty-gritty

• We offer a thirty day health guarantee, and ship next-day to your residential home or place of business.

• Shipping is $70.00 UPS NextDay to your door.

• SOMEONE MUST BE PRESENT TO ACCEPT THE PACKAGE AT YOUR FRONT DOOR THE NEXT MORNING. Make sure someone is home and able to hear the door! If packages are left outside in a hot morning sun...bad news. Theft is also possible. This has never happened, but we must take precautions. Once again, someone MUST be home to answer the door and accept the package from the driver PERSONALLY. We simply cannot be held responsible for packages that are left outside because contact or access could not be gained.

• Money orders and checks are the preferred method of payment (checks held until payment clears), but PayPal is also accepted at a slightly higher price. (PP takes quite a bit of commission when dealing with large amounts of money).

• I know most people prefer a boy or a girl, but unfortunately it is very difficult to determine gender at this young age without putting them at danger (i.e. probing). Probing is not 100% accurate as it is, and you risk seriously damaging the animal.

• We only sell to NON-SMOKING homes. It is both unfair, and cruel to force any animal to breathe in second-hand smoke day in, and day out. Our animals require and deserve clean fresh air. This has drawn criticism in the past as some folks feel this is discrimination or segregation, but I have personally received a reptile that reeked of cigarette smoke, and I was not happy about it. I can't imagine an animal that would have to live in it.

• We ask that if you ever decide to sell your animal, please consult us first as it is possible we may be interested in buying the animal back for a fair price. We do not want to lose track of any of the babies; so, please, please contact us if at any time you need to find the BT a new home.

• If and when you choose or are eligible to purchase, we may send you a small list of simple questions consisting of information such as experience, your plans for the pet when on vacation, how and where the BTS will be kept, who the primary caregiver will be, etc. Note: This option can often be bypassed if we have a telephone conversation. This is not meant to question anyone's competence, but we've detected some serious impulse buys in the past and it's important that simple requirements are understood such as regular diet, temperatures, and housing conditions.

• We reserve the right to refuse service to any individual if we feel they are unequipped or incapable of caring for a reptile.

• 2004 Babies: Phoebe, Jerry, PuppyD, Checkers, Igor, Wiiki, Cool Moe Dee
• 2005 Babies: Angel, Halo, Gargamel, Adrian, Mulder, Fyeta
• 2006 Babies (Moenona): Blackie (Harley), Bow, Doodle, Bug, Freckles, Georgie, Maggie Moe Dee, Runt
• 2007 Babies: Too many to list! 32 babies in all!

Peach Northerns born July 28, 2008!
Peach has had her second brood this summer, and she had 10 babies. Niko is the proud father. Below you can see pictures of both. Niko is the light-colored male on the left, and Peach is the mother on the right. Pick which baby you would like below, and send us an email! Please contact us before paying through PayPal. Note: Available/not available bluey listings are always current. If you're unsure, refresh your page.

The Family of Niko and Peach!

Email us! bluetongueskinks@comcast.net—or call: 541-606-4911 to reserve or ask questions any time.

Please note that when we refer to one as he or she it is purely speculation. Also, please excuse the dark spots that occur on some of the pictures -- it is dust inside our camera we can't seem to get rid of.

Individual Photo & Description		Condition	Date Born	Availability
	1) This is Fresca! She's a laid back, curious bluey who's very friendly and aware of her surroundings. During her photoshoot, she would walk right up to the camera and lift her little head. Very sweet personality and a great eater. We're a little late getting the Peach babies up, so please know that their colors are MUCH more vibrant than shown here. They're almost already going into their next shed cycle!	Perfect	July 28, 2008	Reserved to Tiffanie and Jeremy
	2) Meet Tibs. We thought this was a cute nickname as he was born with nearly a pure white nose. It's darkened some since birth, but you can still see it a little bit. Sgt. Tibs is the cat from 101 Dalmatians; one of our favorite disney characters believe it or not. He's a curious fellow, and very tame.	Perfect	July 28, 2008	Reserved to Judy G.
	3) Linus. We probably should have named this one Creamsicle or something because his creamy orange is astounding. These pictures don't even come close to showing him off...he's darkened some since his last shed. I hope we don't have to ship before he sheds again so I can see it! He's got perfect bands all the way down, and is brilliant creamy orange. This is what the Peach babies are all about. Great and tame personality to boot.	Perfect	July 28, 2008	Reserved to Dena M.
	4) Rocky is a spunky little bluey who eats great and is super tame. He was very easy to photograph and is used to human handling. Will make someone a great pet! He's one of those blueys who tries to walk upright and only barely can because he's so light. He's therefore very wobbly!	Perfect	July 28, 2008	Reserved to April W.
	5) Buster is a fun-loving and adorable little bluey who loves his life. I think he knows he's going to live for a long time, and is as happy as a clam about it. He has bursts of energy followed by sporadic rests in which he frequently closes his eyes. Great appetite.	Perfect	July 28, 2008	Available!
	6) This is Button. Her colors are SO much brighter than the pictures show, as are this entire brood. We were a little late in getting the Peach babies up after their first shed, and they've already began darkening up. She's adorable, a great eater, and used to handing.	Perfect	July 28, 2008	Reserved to Taylor & Gina
	7) HONEYBEE! This is a very hyper little bluey who has the ability to run VERY fast -- so fast, that you can't see her legs, and it almost looks like she's hovering above the ground. She's a little beauty with a great attitude and a sweet disposition. She was a little feisty right at first, but tamed down as soon as we handled her a minute or two. Maybe we should stop taking their pictures near their bedtimes!	Perfect	July 28, 2008	Reserved to John and Rosalyn
	8) Meet Pretzel. A very adorable bluey with a hearty appetite. He's a quick little bugger who loves being out of his cage and exploring every nook and cranny he can find. Will make someone a great pet!	Perfect	July 28, 2008	Reserved to Aaron L.
	9) Say hello to Daisy...a wonderful little bluey who isn't shy, and doesn't move too fast. She's great with people, loves her food, and is just great all around.	Perfect	July 28, 2008	Reserved to Mary F.
	10) This is Gabe...a pleasantly plump bluey who loves having a good time, and has a super terrific appetite. He's very sensitive and sweet, and loves to be out of his cage. Will make someone a great pet!	Perfect	July 28, 2008	Available!

Pearl Northerns born July 22, 2008!
Pearl had a large brood of 12 babies on the 22nd of July and was in labor pretty much all day long. We were present for almost the entire birth, and everything went perfectly. Once again, you can see pictures of the parents below; Niko, the light-colored male on the left, and Pearl is the mother on the right. These babies are expected to be very, very light. Niko is much lighter than a typical Northern, and Pearl is even lighter displaying amazing sporadic speckling on her back almost resembling a Kimberley Northern. Pick which baby you would like below, and send us an email! Please contact us before paying through PayPal. Available/not available bluey listings are always current. If you're unsure, refresh your page.

The Family of Niko and Pearl!

Email us! bluetongueskinks@comcast.net—or call: 541-606-4911 to reserve or ask questions any time. (Taking reservations right now for 2008!)

Individual Photo & Description		Condition	Date Born	Availability
	1) This is Avery; a mild mannered and tame baby whose favorite activity seems to be very similar to most babies. EXPLORING! She's never once been aggressive, and has already developed this stunning orange after only one shed. Since these are Pearl babies, keep in mind that they will very likely lighten up as they get older and that their colors fluctuate quite a bit into adulthood. She has a great appetite, and is perfect in every way!	Perfect	July 22, 2008	Reserved to Jarret B.
	2) Meet Finn. An energetic little spunk of a lizard who's main goal is discovering food so that he can eat it. It's always encouraging when babies start off eating great right away. And Finn does! He has a sweet nature, and doesn't mind handling at all.	Perfect	July 22, 2008	Reserved to Brook E.
	3) Phoenix has a deep orange/red coloration (that's pretty intense) accompanied with some bright white flecking that's assuredly from Pearl's side of the family. He's a great explorer, will love the outdoors, and is a solid eater. Very tame. As with any baby, feel free to email us requesting personality updates on the babies you are interested in!	Perfect	July 22, 2008	Reserved to Wooly
	4) Ahhhh, the most frustrating bluey to photograph as of yet. SKY. Why the name SKY? Because he gets a running start and LEAPS from the sky off every STRUCTURE he occupies. I seriously got a little irritated simply because right when I had that perfect shot, off he goes flying off the side of the couch. He must have been a danged eagle in another life, I don't know! Overall, great coloration, great appetite, and a lot of energy....for skydiving! Very used to human handling already.	Perfect	July 22, 2008	Reserved to Talitha F.
	5) Icarus is a fun-loving little bluey who's very active -- this is one of the babies who was alive and going AS he came out of mama Pearl....many if not most babies come out not moving at all, and take a little while to wake up and get moving. Once in a while, we'll get a baby who is actually walking and crawling out wirey as can be! Also, his first stripe from his head almost resemble a little pair of wings. You can see it in a couple of the pictures.	Perfect	July 22, 2008	Reserved to Benjamin/Travis D.
	6) Say hi to little Tonka....this is a little guy who plows along like a little monster truck. He tries his hardest to walk up on all four legs instead of sliding along on his belly like most blueys. It's a hilarious site! When they're little and light, sometimes they will try to walk upright like a cat or dog, but since they have little balance as babies, they're very wobbly. Doesn't stop them from trying!	Perfect	July 22, 2008	Reserved to Keith D.
	7) BITSY! A tiny little cute thing of a bluey that can fit in every tiny nook and cranny imaginable. She's not really that smaller than any of the others, but has the ability to squeeeeeze into places. Wait till this bluey is a little older before taking her anywhere with small areas where she could hide! She's beautiful, tame, and will make a great pet for whoever gets her.	Perfect	July 22, 2008	Reserved to Judy/Jessica G.
	8) This is Champ -- a brave and lone warrior who thinks he's boss. Well...HE ISN'T. But he won't take no for an answer! He isn't aggressive, but does like to get his way. We could virtually only photograph one side of him because he would only turn one way, whether on the desk, or in our hands! He's a great eater, doesn't put up with guff, but affectionate at the same time. Very curious.	Perfect	July 22, 2008	Reserved to Matt H.
	9) This is a very laid back and somewhat "quiet" baby named Raven. He's very chill and is less curious than the others. He often will sit in one spot and observe you instead of going off and doing his own thing. Great eater, this guy takes HUGE bites! Again, a very calm bluey.	Perfect	July 22, 2008	Reserved to Tanya
	10) Meet Copper. This is an all around great bluey who doesn't have any high or low aspects on the personality spectrum....he's not too much of this, and he's not too much of that. He's laid back, a great eater, and is used to human handling! He will make a great pet.	Perfect	July 22, 2008	Reserved to Eddie
	11) Ohhhh, boy -- here is Ebenezer. He is the grump of the brood of Pearl babies! He's a real rascal who doesn't like his photo being taken without his permission. We've seen some flares from this guy, but no bites -- once he starts eating, he forgets all his surroundings and acts like a newborn kitten...go figure! Also, once he's been out for a little while, he tames down. He's not aggressive, nor is he NOT tame, he's just got a feisty attitude. Many bluey babies do actually, and they usually outgrow it! Update: We took Eb out a while after taking pictures, and he was like a totally different bluey -- I think the fact that we woke him up, then blinded him with flashes may have been the reason for his outbursts!	Perfect	July 22, 2008	Reserved to Ian G.
	12) Greetings! I am CAKES. My name is ridiculous because I am much tougher than my name makes me sound! I am affectionate, cuter than a kitten, and love food more than anything in the world, but I've only been alive for 17 days, so that could change! Be sure to catch me in picture #7 "walking like an egyptian" on grandma's leg.	Perfect	July 22, 2008	Available!

Health Key
•Perfect	Excellent condition all around. Perfect scale & toe development, shiny, good size, alert, eating well, etc.
•Very Good	Still very good condition all around. Not quite as curious or alert as the 'Perfect' rating; possibly a finicky eater.
•Fair	Not poor condition, but not perfect condition. Possible toe deformation, or erratic or arbitrary scale growth. No health related issues, but slight development problems.
•Poor	All health related issues. Not spry, apathetic, lethargic, unalert, not eating well, etc. Will not be shipped in this condition.

Original Slurpy/Sassy Irian Jaya Babies born August 9, 2008!

These blue-tongued skink babies are extraordinarily special whenever we are lucky enough to get them. These parents are the original parents that we bred, and we received our very first babies from these two. Sassy is expected to be over 12 years old so we relish any babies that she has. She didn't produce in 2006, but gave birth to 8 healthy babies on July 18, 2007. We are very selective of who we choose for these babies because it is very important to us that we do not lose track of where they go or end up. Slurpy and Sassy are the entire reason this site exists and typically we try to reserve these babies for folks who have been looking for a BTS for a long time and are able to devote a lot of time to the animal. Note: Available/not available bluey listings are always current. If you're unsure, refresh your page.

The Family of Slurpy and Sassy! (Father Slurpy left, Mother Sassy right)

Email and get to know us! bluetongueskinks@comcast.net

Individual Photo & Description		Condition	Date Born	Availability
	1) Our first little Sassy/Slurpy baby is Robin. A little Spunk who seems to enjoy being alive, is curious, and truly likes human handling -- he was a little angry about his photo session, but he tamed right down. He has a great appetite, a really cute oversized head, and some really neat tan markings.	Perfect	August 9, 2008	Available!
	2) This is Dasher -- a quick little beauty with a calm persona and big appetite. He has a really cute walk -- almost like he's trotting!	Perfect	August, 9 2008	Available!
	3) Aww, Chauncy. A fun-loving girl who's tame and affectionate. Big appetite, very curious, seems to enjoy being out and will lay with you for hours while you watch your favorite movie.	Perfect	August 9, 2008	Available!
	4) Meet Webster -- he's an adorable and affectionate little tyke who seems to love human handling. He'll crawl right up onto your hand when you reach in to pet his head. Loves his food.	Perfect	August 9, 2008	Available!
	5) OUTLAW! This guy has an interesting marking right between his shoulders. He's very easy to spot because of it. He's very cool looking, is very brave, and eats good. Holly said he put up a little bit of a tizzy when she work him up, but calmed right down after that. I've spent some time with this guy because I can recognize him so easily from the strange marking -- I never noticed him to be aggressive at all!	Perfect	August 9, 2008	Available!
	6) Say hello to Wade. This guy has some REALLY COOL markings -- check out his head. This likely will not stay unfortunately, but you never know. He's very dark, has pretty straight banding, and a light head with very dark outlining. Overall, a great temperament, and great appetite! He's also got really long arms for a baby bluey....	Perfect	August 9, 2008	Reserved to John R.

MoeNona babies born July 25, 2008!

These are very special babies that are a collaboration project involving Renee's goldenrod-colored male IJ "NONA", and a Slurpy/Sassy baby from 2004 "MOE". Moe Dee turned out beautiful and tame since keeping her from the 2004 babies. She's a bright orange and red BTS with an amazing personality and temperament. Since keeping her, we never intended to breed her since we didn't have a male IJ that would be suitable. But lo and behold, Renee Norred's (dragontears on the forum) male IJ, Nona, turned out to be perfect. He is a brilliant "goldenrod" color with once again, an amazing temperament. We thought that this was a match made in heaven, and the breeding was 100% successful. Currently, we have half of the MoeNona babies, and Renee has the other half. Renee has Bigfoot, Roo, Twinkle, Romeo, and Sassy Jr.

The Family of Moe and Nona! (Mother Moe left, Father Nona right, and Baby Maggie bottom from 2006).

Individual Photo & Description		Condition	Date Born	Availability
	1) Twinkle, twinkle little bluey. Aww, this is Twinkle, simply because she has a twinkle in her eye. She's a special little gal with a big heart and a big appetite! Takes just about the biggest bites I've ever seen a baby take...she should be more ladylike!	Perfect	July 25, 2008	Reserved to Walter T.
	2) Meet Treasure. We originally named this bluey Treasure simply because we thought it was a cute name, but turns out he's got a big X marks the spot right in the middle of his back! Not to mention some jagged striping that resembles some sporadic and mysterious trails. So...the name is perfect. He's a cute baby who has a great appetite, is spunky, and will make a great pet for a long time.	Perfect	July 25, 2008	Available!
	3) Awww, Romeo! This baby seems to be especially cute. She's got a tiny little head, and a sweet disposition. Of course, all the Moe Dee babies have sweet dispositions, but when you throw in a miniature little cute face, it makes it even, well, cuter! Not one problem with this little bluey.	Perfect	July 25, 2008	Available!
	4) BIGFOOT. Yes, he has big feet! It might be hard to notice to an untrained eye, but his father, Nona, has HUGE feet. Much larger than normal. Once in a while, you can see it in babies from an early age, and sometimes it stays, sometimes it doesn't. Will make a great pet!	Perfect	July 25, 2008	Reserved to Linzie T.
	5) This is Baxter! He's a cute bluey who's laid back, cute, and loves his dinner. Will make anyone a great pet!	Perfect	June 27, 2006	Available!
	6) Oh boy, this is Roo, one of the most hyperist babies yet! Holly was taking these pictures, and she said she was more frustrated than me when I was shooting Sky! She wouldn't sit still, would jump onto her lap and climb all the way up to her neck, and then...she would do it again, and again, and again. I was across the room and kept hearing these sighs of exasperation, haha.	Perfect	July 25, 2008	Reserved to Marine
	7) Shadow is one cool bluey. Even though his darkness will likely fade as he grows, he's a chill little guy who's clumsy and curious. He's got a terrific appetite, tame disposition, and loves hangin' out.	Perfect	July 25, 2008	Reserved to Cherie W.
	8) Scout! She's an adventurous little baby who's in everybody's face. Climbing over one...two...three other babies to get where she wants to go. We often see her on the shoulders of other babies trying to climb out! Not a thing wrong with this baby...will make a wonderful pet!	Perfect	July 25, 2008	Available!
	9) Blast off....it's ROCKET! We really love this guy. Although his name suggests that he may be hyperactive, he's actually quite chill. He's very tame, very fun, and very sweet. Just a special little bluey who needs to go to a home where he'll receive lots of attention from someone who loves him. He's also developing a really neat creamy brown coloration.	Perfect	July 25, 2008	Available!
	10) This is Sassy Jr., a real lover. She loves to climb and be out and about and on the move. Seems to really enjoy handling, is a great eater, and hopefully will go home to someone who has extra time to take her out a lot! It's interesting to note that she has a perfect "S" on her lower back. See if you can see it.	Perfect	July 25, 2008	Reserved to Lauren

Health Key
•Perfect	Excellent condition all around. Perfect scale & toe development, shiny, good size, alert, eating well, etc.
•Very Good	Still very good condition all around. Not quite as curious or alert as the 'Perfect' rating; possibly a finicky eater.
•Fair	Not poor condition, but not perfect condition. Possible toe deformation, or erratic or arbitrary scale growth. No health related issues, but slight development problems.
•Poor	All health related issues. Not spry, apathetic, lethargic, unalert, not eating well, etc. Will not be shipped in this condition.