Irian Jaya BTS

Mel’s Exotics is currently home to 2 Irian Jaya Blue Tongue Skinks (Tiliqua species).

IJ skinks are small, docile and friendly. Most people who own a Blue Tongue probably have an IJ. The sad thing is most IJs are wild-caught (WC) imports (I don’t know of any breeders in Canada), which isn’t just cruel but comes with a host of medical concerns. IJs come in an amazing array of colours and patterns and because of their awesome personalities they make great pets. So I am trying to increase the availability of captive-bred-and-born (CBB) IJs available in Canada so more people can experience these awesome skinks.

Izuru
Irian Jaya. Female. Wild-Caught.
Izuru is a very sweet skink who loves to cuddle; she’s happiest tucked up against me when I’m relaxing, or on my lap out in the sun. And of course, like all BTS, she loves to eat.

Mizu
Irian Jaya. Male. Wild-Caught.
Mizu is a handsome fellow who’s dark colours make him stand out in a crowd. He’s a very active skink and loves to explore new areas and search for edibles.