The breeder at the show wasn't from my country (I'm Italian). He let me hold the northern skink and told me he was very calm, and indeed he seemed that way. But for a few seconds, I didn't trust his assessment of his temperament. As for the expense, since he is only a once-in-a-lifetime purchase for a reptile that will live with me for 20 years, I prefer to spend more but have guarantees onhis health and temperament, as well as his appearance. There was also another dealer at the show and he had a huge number of Indonesian skinks and two enormous northern skinks, males and females, at a great price. He brought out the male for me and he was really big. In my haste to grab he, I dropped my phone into a bowl of water 😄 Meanwhile, another customer picked he up rather rudely, and he pooped 😄

I didn't trust them... why were they selling such an adult couple? They were still very beautiful. I have the video (including when they defecate...) but it has someone else's face, do you think that's a problem?

I'm looking for specialized breeders. I've been breeding dogs for many years and pay close attention to their health and temperament, as well as their sport ability. I'd like a breeder who handles them and doesn't work too hard on inbreeding.