Shingleback Skinks (Tiliqua rugosa), family Scincidae, South Australia

photograph by Florian Denis   

Doing sleepy lizard fieldwork in the Mid Murray today involved bountiful encounters with goofy fellas as usual

This guy is somehow missing the keratin on most of his large tail scales, revealing the bony scutes (osteoderms) beneath. We’re not exactly sure how this occurred, hopefully he’s not scuffed up too bad, but it is quite cool to look at

Then there’s grumps over here, sucking on his pacifier. We named him Cupcake after his delightful personality

Cupcake is now getting clamped because he’s naughty and bit someone (actually just taking a measurement of head depth)

Polite gentleman patiently getting his tail measured (not a sleepy lizard, doesn’t want to be here)

Bleh.

I'm crying, Little wyrmie is already so big

The Shingleback lizard also known as the Yoorn, the two-headed skink, the stumpy-tailed skink, the boggi, the pinecone lizard, and the sleepy lizard, is a species of skink found throughout the continent of Australia. Its 2lb, 12 inch long body is heavily armored and can be found in various colors, ranging from dark brown to cream. It has a short, wide, stumpy tail that resembles that acts as a false head to confuse potential predators. The tail also contains fat reserves, which are drawn upon during brumation in winter. A diurnal species, the shingleback can be found throughout arid forests, shrublands, grasslands, and desert environments where it feed upon snails, worms, arthropods, carrion, grasses, and flowers. Shinglebacks themselves are preyed upon by dingoes, pythons, birds of prey, foxes and cats. Unlike most lizards, Shinglebacks are social animals that form monogamous pairs that have been known to return to each other every year for up to 20 years. They breed from September through November. These lizards are viviparous, giving birth to broods of 1 to 4 relatively large offspring. The gestation period usually lasts around 5 months. The young are born well-developed and weigh about ¼ to 1/3 of a lb. The young are raised by there parents for 4-6 months before striking off on there won, but they remain in close proximity, forming and living in a colony of closely related skinks.

Creature/animal encounters while away at Halls Gap in the Grampians ^-^💖✨️

Our little sleepy lizard/shingleback friend that mum and I hurried off the road a few days ago has apparently stayed around in the backyard! I've always loved these little guys, they're very cute

Coffee break ☕

A segment from Shingleback! I intent to at least have the first draft done by tomorrow— no further promises than that till I know I'm happy with it 🤭

TW noncon, violence

Dragon Hoard

Eastern Shingleback Skink (Tiliqua rugosa asper), family Scincidae, South Australia

photograph by Nir Avraham 

Shingleback Bike Racks: Quality Bike Racks for Your Need

If you're a bike rider, you know how important it is to have the right equipment. But what if your bike rack isn't up to snuff? You could end up with a lot of problems like:

A squeaky rack that ruins the ride for everyone around you

A rack that rattles when it's not supposed to, making it hard for you to focus on your ride

A rack that makes noises every time you hit a bump in the road or take a turn too fast.

But don't worry, we've got your back! We've spent countless hours scouring the internet for the best bike racks on the market today. We've found one that really stands out from the crowd: The Shingleback Bike Rack. This thing is solid as a rock, easy to install and use, and has excellent features that make it perfect for any bike owner!

What is Shingleback Bike Rack?

Shingleback bike racks are manufactured by Shingleback Off Road Australia, which has been at the forefront of innovative engineering for bike racks.

The Shingleback bike rack makes it easy to transport bikes safely and take them wherever you go. It's compact and portable, perfect for many vehicles, from a common family car to trucks and camper trailers. And it comes in various models, so you can choose one that works best for your needs and style.

Shingleback racks have a sleek design and easily fit into many environments without being obtrusive. Plus, it’s strong to keep your bike safe while travelling on bumpy roads or through crowds at festivals!

Types of Shingleback Bike Racks

Shingleback bike racks are an excellent choice for avid bikers and adventurers. They're a great way to transport your bike, and they're great for people who dislike using their vehicle's trunk space to store bikes. Shingleback offers three different types of bike racks for your car or SUV to accommodate your unique needs:

Shingleback Lite Bike Rack 

The Shingleback Lite bike rack is an excellent option for anyone looking to transport their bikes safely and securely. The rack has a ten-year guarantee, certified by independent parties to be safe, durable, and effective. In addition, it features a new foot-tilting latch to make loading and unloading easier than ever before.

This rack is compatible with Shingleback's extensive range of Sport and Boost accessories and their universal accessories. It packs a big punch with its cradle rotation/adjustment and is fully compatible with other racks in their line-up. It is perfect for mountain bikers, gravel grinders, roadies, or BMX'ers who need to transport their bikes safely from one place to another.

Shingleback Boost Bike Rack

This sleek and incredibly well-designed Shingleback Boost bike rack has maximum safety, durability, and effectiveness. It comes with an added Boost Link feature which provide tilting assistance even with a fully loaded rack. 

This rack is compatible with Shingleback Boost accessories, which you can use to carry your bikes securely in your car or SUV. If you're an avid biker who must transport their bikes between different locations, this rack will help you do it easily and safely.

Shingleback Sport Bike Rack 

Whether you're a professional cyclist or just a casual rider, Shingleback Sport bike rack will be right up your alley. It's made with a 10-year guarantee, so you can rest assured that it's safe and durable.

This rack is compatible with Shingleback's Sport accessories, so you can take your bike on any trip without worrying about how to transport it safely. Shingleback Sport bike rack is also effective for transporting bikes because it has a tilt mechanism that allows you to load your bike onto it quickly and easily.

Learn more about shingleback bike rack here

One wyrmie for enjoy

Outback NSW 2022. A shingleback lizard unimpressed at us disturbing her/his amble across the toad to Menindee

Shingleback skink (Tiliqua rugosa)

Reptiles and Amphibians of the World. Written by Hans Hvass. Illustrated by Wilhelm Eigener. Originally published in 1958.

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