Category Archives: ME News

New YouTube Video – Babies from Rob

Hey friends! In today’s video I receive 13 adorable new skinks from Rob Conrad (@RobsIguanas). Check it out!

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More babies incoming!

Hi friends! 2022 has been an usual year so far, in part because some of Canada’s biggest blue tongue skink breeders (including myself) had astoundingly bad litters this year. With 9 females bred I’d hoped for dozens of babies – … Continue reading

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Meet the 2022 ME Babies

Please note these babies are all spoken for at the moment. Litter 1: Classic Northerns Parents: Clifford x Tex Born: July 05 Litter 2: Caramel Northern Parents: Tiberius x Tex Born: July 18

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Downsizing

Hello friends, As many of you already know, 2022 hasn’t been going as well as I’d hoped. Between the record bad litters of blue tongues and some unexpected expenses, the coffers have run dry. So here I am, making the … Continue reading

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A Visit from Obie’s Worms!

Hello friends! I’m so excited to share today’s video with you! Sarah and Greg from Obie’s Worms came to visit and tell us about their Halifax-based business. This company is growing literal tons of sustainable protein that supports not only … Continue reading

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Gartner Snakes and a Service Dog

Hey friends, In tonight’s video I tour the Narcisse Snake Dens with my sister Kortny and her service dog Mouse. Located in Manitoba, Canada, this protected site is the home to the worlds largest gathering of snakes – Red Sided … Continue reading

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2022 Baby Season Update – Clifford had babies!

Hello friends! Baby season has officially started at Mel’s Exotics! https://youtu.be/4z_7Xt8KphY It’s my favourite time of year – Baby Season! First-time mom Clifford was the first to pop and gave me 6 adorable babies. Be sure to watch the video … Continue reading

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A Pregnancy Photoshoot – Now On Video!

Hey friends! It’s been a while since I talked about breeding my blue tongue skinks, so here’s a photoshoot showing off my pregnant lizards, their 2022 partners, and some bonus critter shenanigans! In this video my photographer friend Jacquie visits … Continue reading

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Vending at the Spring 2022 MRBE

Happy Friday Friends! This weekend Mel’s Exotics will be vending at the Manitoba Reptile Breeders Expo. If you’re in Manitoba be sure to come check us out at the show! Today’s video features the pre-show preparations I’ve been doing as … Continue reading

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Updates and Upcoming Events

Hello friends! A lot has been happening lately, and there’s a lot more coming up. What you’re probably wondering about the most is what the status is for breeding blue tongue skinks this year. I’m thrilled to say we had … Continue reading

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