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  1. U

    li'l dragons not eating :(

    I have 2 Pogona minor minors (Perth W.A. lizards). They are just over 3 months old so they are still very tiny. They have the correct lighting and heating (basking temp on 32 as they are still babies). But they just dont seem to want to eat. The one eats a little better than the other. But the...
  2. S

    Bobtail/Shingleback wanted Perth region WA

    Hi everyone, I am in the Perth region and wanting to buy a shingleback. Interested in goldfields but will consider other individuals depending on colouring/price. Thanks
  3. billzey

    Enclosure OK for an Ackie?

    Hi, I built this enclosure for my Beardie and Shingleback. However I am thinking of appropriating it for a ridge tailed monitor. The substrate can be about 10cm deep if I would need it to be to allow for burrowing. It is 4ft(W) x 3ft(D) x 2.5ft(H). I don't yet know a lot about ridge tailed...
  4. billzey

    Possible sick Beardy :S

    Hey guys, my 1 1/2 year old female beardy has not eaten ANYTHING for over a month now and I'm worried. She stopped eating crickets about 2 weeks before I moved her into a bigger enclosure and stopped eating veggies 1 week after that. Since shes been in the new cage she has eaten nothing. She...
  5. jinjajoe

    Tazzie Blue Tongues in Oz finally !!!!!!

    After a loooooooooong wait I finally got my colony of adult Tazzie Blueys recently.... enjoy the snaps..... By far the nicest Blotchey I reckon !!!! & to my knowledge 1 of only 2 or 3 colonies of these guys legally held in Australia.
  6. M

    shingleback help!

    hi i was just wondering if you can keep a shingleback by itself or is it better to have a pair? and what is a good size enclosure for one? thanks
  7. S

    Shingleback - Ready to be released back to wild??

    About four months ago my son found a shingleback hidden in a vege garden. She had a large wound on her front right elbow, her tail was all shrivelled up, all toenails were gone except two and she was very thin. Unfortunately I didn't take any photos as I thought she wouldn't survive the night...
  8. M

    Shingleback help!

    Hi all, i am looking at getting a shingleback lizard and was just wondering if it is ok to keep one alone, or is it better to have a pair? and what is a suitable tank size for one? thanks
  9. Skelhorn

    I have the DISEASE!

    Soooo, (And the title isn't neccessarily mis-leading lol) Recently I got my 3rd Python (Male Bredli-6 feet long-Lovely snake Amazing to handle, very strong, very willing to go where he wants to haha) And previously I had my 2 Stimson's (M and F 15ish months old very placid very chilled :) I now...
  10. Jeannine

    shingleback

    hubby went for a drive on Monday to check out the temp road to Adelaide and came across this laying on the road, not exactly a safe place so he moved it to a safer spot, lots of drivers here dont slow down or try to avoid hitting them so we do our bit
  11. U

    Dome reflector/ES fitting. What is this wire for?

    I bought this dome reflector and ES fitting and was told to simply un-screw the ES fitting, whack the dome between it, and then screw it back together. The ES fitting was pre-wired with the power cord. Whats the extra wire hanging out the side for?? Also, it has one rubber seal. does that go on...
  12. S

    Do wild caught shinglebacks make good pets?

    Hello, I'm just getting into reptiles and was hoping to get some advice. I was hoping to get some shinlgebacks and particularly like the 'goldfields' type. I've noticed they seem to be hard to come by and many are wild caught animals. I've spoken to a few people that I consider knowledgeable in...
  13. levis04

    shinglebacks

    Scientific Name Common Name shingleback lizards Age 1yr Size big Quantity Available one pair Bred By me General Description big healthy babies, eating anything and growing fast, super tame have been kept inddors and out doors on nice days. Location S.A rural Willing to Freight...
  14. Supra_man87

    Shinglebacks

    Scientific Name - Tiliqua rugosa Common Name - Shingleback Skink Age - 1yr Size - Half Grown Quantity Available - 2 Bred By - Me General Description - Solid Black colour. Great looking lizards, feeding great on fruit, vegies, egg, puppy food and insects. *** unknown, have been living...
  15. P

    WTB Shingleback Lizard

    WTB Shingleback Lizard Any age, ***, etc. Please PM me with details.
  16. repty23

    Ridged-tailed moniter

    Scientific Name Common Name Ridged-tailed moniter Age 1 yr *** male Size 35cm Quantity Available 1 Willing to Trade For anything (mainly being a shingleback or other lizzard) Bred By General Description Good coloured moniter. Very good feeder, eating on large crickets and...
  17. jamesrXD

    Suggestions?

    Hey guys, Recently I bought my first reptiles which are a pair of hatchling Strophurus Taenicauda (Golden Tails), they are going great :) now since i've gotten my first I've got an urge to go and get more! Knowing my mother, while I am still living in her house I wouldn't be allowed to own a...
  18. I

    Today's callout:)!

    These are real cuties, love callouts like this:)! Some were still consuming the afterbirth as I arrived. And one of the new mum.
  19. Magpie

    Derping

    Goanna : Death adder : Alligator : RBBS : Frog : Sandswimmer Stoked Cunningham Gecko Quolls (oops) Whitelip Copperhead Bobtail Pilbara Rentie Kimber Ugly frogs
  20. Elapidae1

    litter size for Bobtails

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  21. P

    WTB Pair of Shingleback lizards

    I am looking to purchase a pair of Shingleback lizards preferably babies or a pair that are no older than a couple of years. If you have any for sale please send me an email to [email protected] Cheers
  22. GeckPhotographer

    Name My Garden Skink

    Can someone please help I can't figure out a name for my new garden skink they I brought in from the backyard. Varanus panoptes by Stephen Mahony, on Flickr Varanus panoptes by Stephen Mahony, on Flickr
  23. U

    Bobtail worrying me little...

    I have had my bobtail since last christmas and i was new to learn his habbits when it came to him shedding. He went off his food for a week or so, even vomited - but then shed the skin and was back to his normal self. So now its been a good 2 months since that last shed and now i assume its...
  24. F

    Hot off the Press

    This started to happen about an hour ago. Pretty sure she will have another one. What a little cutie. I soo love shingies.
  25. disintegratus

    Looking for Shinglebacks and Jacky Dragons

    I'm looking for a shingleback or two, age/size/gender doesn't matter, and one or two jacky dragons, preferably with nicer markings. I'm Willing to drive just about anywhere in Vic, but not really wanting to look into freighting them.
  26. Greywolfe

    Question about Shingle activity

    Hi all, We have a newish shingleback, about 4yrs old. He's in a 4ft+ tank with 3inches of reptile bark as substrate, hollow hide rock at the cool end and a basking rock at the hot end. Hot end hits about 30deg ambient in the middle of the day, cool end tops out at 25. My question is: is it...
  27. Saz

    Adult Goldfields Shingleback - suspected female

    5yrs old. Purchased as female, but hasn't bred so unconfirmed. Large healthy animal. No health problems in the two years I've had her. Eats like a pig, fed on veggies and mince. Sheds well, friendly and nice natured. Originally wild caught by Gary Davies from the Northern...
  28. Greywolfe

    Hi all

    Hi! :) I'm new to reptiles and have recently purchased a 4yr old shingleback from our friends at ShireSnakes. He's our new baby and a welcome addition to the household :) Managed to get up to the reptile expo on Sunday and was quite curious with some of the reptiles available...not sure if I'll...
  29. MontyTheBredl

    fake background

    how do i make one? i am capable of glueing foam broken bits to a peice of fom but how do i seal it so it wont break easily? what are the steps? 5 pages of reading in DIY and cant find proper instructions??? Aparently you use terracotta stuff ? any help GREATLY appriciated. Going for a desert...
  30. r_boy2251

    Beardies Randomly Dieing

    Hey guys a few months ago i had 3 beardies 2 males and 1 female they were 3 and 4 years old first the male (he's usually yellow) turns black and is falling over cant walk or eat i talk him to a reptile specialist and she tells me he had an infection that had spread to the brain next day he's...
  31. H

    Howdy

    Hey all, my name is Jesse. I hail from the US of A, and am a bigt fan of australian skinks. I currently own a pair of blueys, a shingleback and a trio of pink tongues. Looking forwards to learning more about these awesome animals. Thanks!
  32. G

    looking for shingleback

    Hi everyone, i have a 3 year old BHP, I am looking at getting a baby shingleback lizard if anyone can tell me where to find one, i would be very much appreciated. Thanks
  33. G

    shingleback

    I would like to buy a baby shingleback, if anyone can tell me where i can find one please let me know... thanks
  34. M

    Blue Tounge enclosure ideas

    Hey just wondering if anybody could post sum pics of there bluey enclosures to give me some ideas for when i get my tank, also I would like to know what substrate u use or think is the best to use. cheers
  35. J

    Pink tounge hiding

    My pink tounge has done nothing but hide since I've had her she comes out to feed and lay under the UVB for maybe 10 minutes if I'm lucky every second or third day I was wondering if any one else has had an experience like this and what can I do to make it more comfortable for her so she comes...
  36. H

    First Post/New To The Country

    Hi, I am new to the site................ I am about to make the move to Australia. As part of this move i have had to sell my entire collection of reptiles here in the UK of nearly 100 pythons and boas. That said i am looking forward to continuing my hobby in Oz and i would appreciate some...
  37. Scarred

    Shingleback

    Scientific Name Tiliqua rugosa Common Name Shingleback Age Approx 5 Size Adult Quantity Available 1 General Description This little guy is full of character. He would make a great family pet, he's very curious, loves exploring and digging, hiding under towels other other...
  38. beatlloydy

    SHINGLEBACK (All Black)

    Scientific Name Teliqua Rugosa Common Name Shingleback/Stumpytail Age approx 2.5 years Size Approx 35 cm Quantity Available 1 Bred By ? General Description Male Shingleback. Suitable for breeding. Location Sutherland Shire Willing to Freight? No Contact Details Michael...
  39. U

    Mercury Vapor Globes...

    I have been reading up about the Mercury Vapor Globes, and I am being informed that they are THE best thing on the market for providing UVA and UVB rays. I am wanting to know what kind of heat they can ammit. Are they as powerful as a ceramic heat emitter?? I want to get one for my bobtail and...
  40. Vincey

    Show us your Skinks!

    Blue Tongue, Bobtail, any sort of Egernia or other! Really love these guys but want to see some more Egernia in captivity. Post pics or experiences :) Thanks!
  41. GeckPhotographer

    WA The Southwest Section. Heaps of reptile pics.

    So not so long ago I was over in WA for a bit more than two weeks. The trip was with my family celebrating my finishing school and was primarily with the aim of finding as many geckos as possible. We started off in Perth where I got to see a couple new species for me, both little brown...
  42. D

    What lizard can you keep with a bearded dragon?

    Hi, I have a 2yo female beardie and was looking into getting another lizard, was just wondering if any other lizard besides another beardie could be kept in the same enclosure as her? Cheers
  43. PeppersGirl

    Shingleback weakness

    Our two shinglebacks appear to have a problem but it's been months and we still can't figure it out! Usually what happens is, (referring to the female that has done it twice, but the male also came down with the same thing) she'll lose her appetite, start writhing and struggling around her...
  44. Squinty

    Albino Shingleback

    Found this chilling out at a local wildlife park. Animal carer said it was handed in by wildlife rescue sa. Pretty cool looking little fella.
  45. R

    Shingleback lizards

    Hi I would love to purchase single or pair of shingleback lizards, willing to pay good money would prefer from Victoria. Thanks Richard 0401451065
  46. M

    shingleback breeders in vic or willing to freight

    Hi I am just wondering if anybody knows of any shingleback breeders in victoria or willing to ship to vic? little foot needs a buddy, cheers. or anybody selling one? 48 views and no answer? plz guys
  47. J

    Lizard spotting

    I'm going up to oyen tomorrow to do some lizard photography and I was wanting to know if anybody would be able to tell me what kind of lizards I would expect to find up there. I know for a fact that on a sunny day there is a beardy every 50 meters basking on the road with the occasional...
  48. O

    Shingleback colour change

    Hello, We've had our male shingleback for almost a year now, feb of 2011. He is approx 5 years old, is still eating, and not sneezing and does not have mucus around the nose/mouth. He is brown, with gold and white speckles. The gold runs along his back in stripes and is around his face/mouth...
  49. D

    Hello one and all

    Greetings all, My name is Nathan, Im 15, and live down in the Yarra Ranges in Vic. I have always been a long time reader on this site and decided todays the day I sign up! I have been keeping reptiles and amphibians for a good 2 or 3 years now, and my collection just keeps growing and...
  50. K

    Housing a Shingle back and a Bearded Dragon together??

    Hi, just wanted to know what others think about housing a beardy with a shingle back? I have one of each and they have lived in seperate tanks till now. On a very sunny, warm day I put them outside in their enclosure together, so they have met before. As I write, I am keeping an eye on them...
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