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Wednesday, 2 January 2008
Australian Blue Tongue Lizard - Wordless Wednesday
David, What a sweet picture! When I was in Australia, I saw a blue tounge one near Coff's Harbor, and it was a very cool sight. Are these common where you live? Tom
These lizards used to be common in back yards here a few years ago, but the lack of water during the drought must have driven most of them away. Now they are most commonly found in the national parks, where I got this photo.
He certainly is watching to see what you'll do - but whatever it is, he won't move. I tried for ages to get this fella to react, but he wouldn't budge!
Wow, this is just stunning. The perfection! The visual story of 'Wordless Wednesday' needs no comments - your photo talks out of itself. Wow, I have started the conversation with these silent eyes! That's so literally. Congratulation!
Every single spot of your blog catches my eye and captures. Wow and wow, and wow!!! Thank you once more again - I am sorry just for my own weak English for to put my deep emotions into the words You are the Master I'm proud of welcoming - ACIU!!!
David, wow what a lizard, and you have those around, how big is this creature, and can you have as pet. We don't have lizards here, otherwise, they would freeze, just pets. Great shot. Anna :)
Thanks a lot for your comment. I really appreciate your compliments, and it's great to know that someone has benefited from my photography. I hope your blogs go well this year too!
I'm not sure that anyone has these as pets here. I suppose they are too common! Here are some details on the two species which are common around here:
T. mustifaciata - Central Blue-Tongued Skink: Can be found in both desert and tropical environments in North Territory, Queensland, South Australia and West Australia. They will grow to 15 to 18 inches in length and will feed on wild flowers, small animals and insects.
T. rugosa - <Shingleback Skink: Generally found in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and West Australia. They can reach sizes of up to 15 inches in length. They get their name from their large keeled scales. They are generally brown-black in color with lighter bands across the back. Recent research also suggests that this species is monogamous.
Hi David again, thanks for the information, very useful. Any of those wouldn't survive in Canada, just in climate adjusted environments like zoos or pet stores, and than homes. Seems like many people do own lizards at home, I guess they are easy to maintain, and cool to watch and have them as pets, and me I just like them in someone else's places, lol. Never really like seeing pets in captivity, I really think they belong in open, as long they are not in danger. As a matter fact it is illegal in many places to have wild animal as pet here in Canada. Thanks for letting me know again, Anna :)
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Wonderful close-up!
ReplyDeletethe eyes are really cool
ReplyDeleteDavid, What a sweet picture! When I was in Australia, I saw a blue tounge one near Coff's Harbor, and it was a very cool sight. Are these common where you live?
ReplyDeleteTom
Hi davidlind,
ReplyDeleteYep, the eyes certainly are cool. I chose to crop this picture close in to emphasize them.
Cheers,
David
Hi Tom,
ReplyDeleteThese lizards used to be common in back yards here a few years ago, but the lack of water during the drought must have driven most of them away. Now they are most commonly found in the national parks, where I got this photo.
Cheers,
David
Great shot. Looks like he is waiting to see what you are going to do next.
ReplyDeleteWhen I pulled up my Google Reader today... this is what greeted me!! I nearly jumped off my seat! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat closeup... he's not cute though...
Hi anonymous,
ReplyDeleteHe certainly is watching to see what you'll do - but whatever it is, he won't move. I tried for ages to get this fella to react, but he wouldn't budge!
Cheers,
David
Hi angie,
ReplyDeleteHe's very threatening looking, isn't he? Trust me, you don't want to get bitten by one of these - they hurt!
Cheers,
David
nice close-up shot
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot - even though I'm not too fond of these fellows ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, this is just stunning. The perfection!
ReplyDeleteThe visual story of 'Wordless Wednesday' needs no comments - your photo talks out of itself.
Wow, I have started the conversation with these silent eyes! That's so literally.
Congratulation!
Every single spot of your blog catches my eye and captures. Wow and wow, and wow!!!
Thank you once more again - I am sorry just for my own weak English for to put my deep emotions into the words
You are the Master I'm proud of welcoming - ACIU!!!
David, wow what a lizard, and you have those around, how big is this creature, and can you have as pet. We don't have lizards here, otherwise, they would freeze, just pets. Great shot. Anna :)
ReplyDeleteHi nicole,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've had some experience with these fellows!
Cheers,
David
Hi tomas,
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for your comment. I really appreciate your compliments, and it's great to know that someone has benefited from my photography. I hope your blogs go well this year too!
Cheers,
David
Hi Anna,
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure that anyone has these as pets here. I suppose they are too common! Here are some details on the two species which are common around here:
T. mustifaciata - Central Blue-Tongued Skink: Can be found in both desert and tropical environments in North Territory, Queensland, South Australia and West Australia. They will grow to 15 to 18 inches in length and will feed on wild flowers, small animals and insects.
T. rugosa - <Shingleback Skink: Generally found in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and West Australia. They can reach sizes of up to 15 inches in length. They get their name from their large keeled scales. They are generally brown-black in color with lighter bands across the back. Recent research also suggests that this species is monogamous.
Cheers,
David
For more info on the different species of Blue Tongue, check out this link.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Input on the RSS - now, I found your RSS, but do you have a comment feed as well?
ReplyDelete:)
Yep, I do have a comment feed for each post: look underneath the "Post a Comment" link, or click here for this post's comment feed.
ReplyDeleteI haven't got around to burning it yet though! :)
Beautiful shot...scares me. :D
ReplyDeleteHugs, JJ
Hi JJ,
ReplyDeleteThey are scary creatures, especially when seen up close, but leave them alone and they won't hurt you.
Cheers,
David
Nice looking lizard.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Hi digital flower pictures,
ReplyDeleteThanks, and have a happy new year too. Hope you had a nice Christmas, and continue to enjoy the Christmas spirit!
Cheers,
David
Wow such a great capture. I love the way you capture the lizard with powerful eye.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
DSM
Hi digitalshuttermania,
ReplyDeleteHis eye certainly is the most powerful part of this picture! The wonders of nature..... :)
Cheers,
David
Hi David again, thanks for the information, very useful. Any of those wouldn't survive in Canada, just in climate adjusted environments like zoos or pet stores, and than homes. Seems like many people do own lizards at home, I guess they are easy to maintain, and cool to watch and have them as pets, and me I just like them in someone else's places, lol. Never really like seeing pets in captivity, I really think they belong in open, as long they are not in danger. As a matter fact it is illegal in many places to have wild animal as pet here in Canada. Thanks for letting me know again, Anna :)
ReplyDeleteHi Anna,
ReplyDeleteI don't really like seeing pets in captivity either, it's much nicer to see them in their natural habitat and nice for them too. :)
Cheers,
David