Sacalia from China

[cdmay]

OK, hopefully these images will now be visible. They were taken by Jim Buskirk while he was in China assisting with writing a book.
First, Sacalia quadriocellata adult male.

Adult female

Breeding group

Juveniles

Ten month old juvenile

Sacalia bealei adult male

Adult female---who knew they grew this large???

Mr. Buskirk himself.

 

[bouaboua]

Very Interesting species! ! ! !

 

[Moozillion]

GORGEOUS!!!!

I'm referring to the turtles here, although Mr. Buskirk is kinda cute in a non-reptilian sort of way...

 

[Rachael403]

How interesting!

 

[Anthony P]

This is so wonderful and I am so grateful that you shared it!

Markus showed me some pretty impressive photos of spengleri and quadriocellata being tied in bags and sold in markets in China. Pretty educational and extremely sad.