What an amazing little animal. I am moving these up now as #1 on my Wish List. Those fortunate enough to own these (or see them in the wild) are truly blessed! Thank for an amazing share again Frank.
Why are skinks so cute? Seriously?! (Also it was very clever of you, weaponizing your tiny daughter/female kinhuman to make me subscribe to your channel. The combination of adorable/awesome reptiles and adorable baby human was too much for me.)
Even two females usually fight each other. The species of the Depressa Complex are usually highly territorial, therefore i wouldn´t recommend housing more than a pair together and you even have to take neonates out within 6 months to a year of age. If you don´t they will get attacked by their parents or fight each other. I had females fighting each other loosing toes, feet and even whole limbs due to aggressive behavior.
These animals are heavily communal in nature, and are often found in family groups. In captivity I’ve never had issues with pairs, but haven’t tried a larger group than that. Males will definitely battle, but 1.1 is almost always fine if the caging parameters are correct.
What an amazing little animal. I am moving these up now as #1 on my Wish List. Those fortunate enough to own these (or see them in the wild) are truly blessed! Thank for an amazing share again Frank.
Thanks dude, they should be on your short list for sure
@@reptiliandiaries Now, if I can only find a buyer for our house to come up with the funds :)
So glad to have found this channel! Great content, sad that I’m unable to see one of these little guys in the wild!
Glad to have ya! never say never man, Australia is a wonderful place to visit:)
What an awesome video! Thank you for posting and looking forward to watching more.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
Why are skinks so cute? Seriously?! (Also it was very clever of you, weaponizing your tiny daughter/female kinhuman to make me subscribe to your channel. The combination of adorable/awesome reptiles and adorable baby human was too much for me.)
I love your videos. Great information in every one. If I wasn't already subscribed, that ending would have sold me :)
Thank you, that means the world to me!
Awesome & informative episode! 🤙...
Thank you Joe:)
Great video. Thanks for the habitat insight. Defo a species on my list!
Thanks man:) Rewarding species to keep for sure
Love it! Great video 👍🏼
Thanks! I’ll have to check out some of your videos:)
Crazy video but also informative! Thank you!
Why only Northern Arizona for keeping outside isn't it warmer south?
I think it would probably be too hot in Southern/Central AZ in the summer!
Great video as always. Love skinks, second only to horned lizards. Question: Do you still have nightmares from the flies? lol Just crazy.
Thanks dude! Hahah the flies were insane
I can deal with almost everything, but damn, hate stinking flies. Cool closer look. 200 degrees surface temp?? I thought AZ was hot.
The rocks were melting my flip-flops. No joke. Hahah
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Great video!
Thanks JP!
Where to find these captive bred in Australia please?
Can't help you there as I'm in the USA but I'd start at your local reptile expo!
Great video! In captivity, are they hidden a lot during the day? (Like blue tongue skinks) Or are they out basking in plain sight typically?
Different individual animals act differently with these guys. Some are hidden all the time and others will bask and eat from your hand.
A new reptile for me... liked it...thanks for sharing.. new to your channel.. liked & sub.
Happy to have ya :) Really neat skinks!
@@reptiliandiaries yess
Even two females usually fight each other. The species of the Depressa Complex are usually highly territorial, therefore i wouldn´t recommend housing more than a pair together and you even have to take neonates out within 6 months to a year of age. If you don´t they will get attacked by their parents or fight each other. I had females fighting each other loosing toes, feet and even whole limbs due to aggressive behavior.
These animals are heavily communal in nature, and are often found in family groups. In captivity I’ve never had issues with pairs, but haven’t tried a larger group than that. Males will definitely battle, but 1.1 is almost always fine if the caging parameters are correct.