Eramiscincus richardsoni

[Perentie]

Hey,

I bought my male and female Eramiscincus richardsoni (Broad Banded Sand Swimmer) about 2 years ago now, they were tiny little things and now.... pretty huge.

Although sand swimmers like the name implies, swim and spend most of their time under the sand or in their hides, when you do see them you cant help but be amazed, they are quick, beautiful and have a voracious appetite.

I feed them 4-5 large crickets a day, dust them with calcium and multivitamin powder twice a week and give them fresh water daily.

With this tank i use a UTH (under tank heating pad) I don't monitor temps as i only have it on for about 2-3 hours in the morning, the sand holds the heat for quite some time and with the temps here in QLD it means most species don't even need it but being a desert species i feel its necessary.

New pics coming soon.

Questions or comments always welcome.

Cheers-

Darren

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

Awesome lizards!

 

[coura]

Beautifull species, I do however beleave they are not available outside Australia :/

 

[Perentie]

Thanks! these skinks are great, not sure if you can get these in the US but it wouldnt suprise me, Aussie reptiles are getting pretty popular over there according to a mate of mine in NY.

cheers-

Darren

 

[snakeguy101]

Thanks! these skinks are great, not sure if you can get these in the US but it wouldnt suprise me, Aussie reptiles are getting pretty popular over there according to a mate of mine in NY.

cheers-

Darren

I know we can get a similar sand fish but I think they are african. Aussie herps are popular but not too many are available and the ones that are demand outrageous prices. Neat little lizards though.

 

[sauroid]

beautiful skinks. first time ive seen them.

 

[HPIZZLE]

you've got an exotic collection. well to us it the U.S. anyways, lol.

 

[Perentie]

Thanks everyone, i actualy bought all my reptiles from the same dealer who is also a mate of mine. The cheapst were my golden and spiny taild geckos (will try to take some decent pics and post them) the most expensive was my monitor.

I paid about $300 for him but i hear they cost near enough $1000 each in the U.S

If anyone is intersted in keeping aussie reptiles i know a few good people in the U.S who breed and sell them. I can't post links but if your interested you can pm me and ill point you in the right direction.

Cheers-

Darren.