Thanks guys. That looks pretty good George. I also have the advantage of placing the 4ft tank against a north-facing window, so it gets quite warm during sunny days. No UV through glass of course, but reduces heating costs. Been a bit rough the last couple of weeks George - a week of bloody awful bronchitis after some days in Katoomba, and I pranged the (wife's) car on the way up into the mountains on the way to Katoomba the week before last, so hasn't been my best time for a while! But I did get my little Gippy!
Probably the most obvious difference between the two subspecies is that the Gips lack the eye-stripe characteristic of the Easterns. This youngster has an overall bluish cast, which changes with temperature, and some hints of very pale orange on the throat. Beautiful condition, a credit to the previous owner, all fingers, toes and tail, and very plump! The search goes on for more however...
Cheers, Jamie