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8)Ok was just wondering if anyone is or has been keeping scorpions?? The best pet scorpion to start out with is by hands down the Emperor ,also known as Pandinus imperator, aka the poor mans pet scorpion.. Well i see my attachment got deleted so il try something else..
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8) Ok this is a Emperor scorpion...
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My friend has three of those things, interesting to watch crusing around. My first exotic pet was a scorpion, use to catch the local variety in the coulees as a kid and keep them in aquariums. Is there any type of wierd pets you don't have? ;D
How hard are they overall to take care of? I have a ten gallon aquaruim not in use and maybe these are what I need to fill it. ???Comment
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8)Emperor scorpions are pretty easy to care for and they are a scorpion that you can keep several together in the same tank as long as they are of the same size.. Here are some care instructions that should help you out.. and a ten gall is fine for one.. I used peatmoss mix and made sure i had a hide house or bark for it to hide under and make sure you keep one spot moist like under the hide house,, you can use live or plastic plants and need a shallow water dish.. I also used a black light on mine at night makes um look really cool in color and you can watch them moving around..
Lifespan,,
This scorpion may live for over 10 years, depending on how well its cared for and sometimes they have a bad time molting and can die in there molt..
Maximum size,,
A fully mature Emperor Scorpion can reach approximately 10 inches in its total head to tail length.
Diet,,
Any creature smaller than itself other arachnids, reptiles, insects, or small mammals can be a possible food source. Crickets are a convenient staple diet. Access to a shallow water bowl can be provided to prevent dehydration. Instead of water, Hydro-pure distilled water gel can also be used.
Habitat,,
An inexpensive plastic shoe box with ventilation holes makes an approprietely-sized container. About an inch of a clean, mold-resistant bedding peatmoss mix makes an ideal substrate. Dirt or mulch which has been microwaved for a few minutes to kill any parasites or harmful bacteria can also be used. A hiding spot, such as a piece of bark or cave, should be provided. Ambient room illumination is sufficient; no special lighting is necessary. As Emperor Scorpions are communal, more than one can be kept in a single (adequately sized) habitat.
Maintenance,,
Keep this scorpion at room temperature 72 to 78.. An adult Emperors can be fed 2 or 3 adult crickets every few days to a week. You can also use grasshoppers and meal worms, i preffer to coat them in a vitamin powder. If it appears to be getting overweight, an excessively large mid-section discontinue its feeding for a few days to allow it to digest the food it has eaten. The habitat should be observed periodically. One half of the substrate should always be moistened with water, as necessary, to provide both humid and non-humid zones. This way, the scorpion can self-regulate to where it is comfortable. Any unconsumed food should be removed from the container to prevent the substrate from becoming moldy and needing premature replacement. Replenish and clean the water in the dish as necessary.
Handling,,
No significant ill effects have ever been recorded from handling an Emperor scorpion. However, as people have different sensitivities to all chemicals, including venoms, it is not formally recommended that any scorpion be handled. Although this scorpion is usually non-aggressive, and its rarely-used venom is innocuous to almost all people, it is the safest option never to handle it. If it ever becomes necessary to move a scorpion out of its habitat from one area to another, use a long utensil to nudge it gently into a high-walled "transfer" container, then back out the same way.....
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Wow you do know everything about bug, thanx alot. These guys sound perfect. I am an archaeologist so I spend about a week at a time in the field and can not really have a pet that needs constant attention, thats one of the reasons I love boas. These guys sound like they do not need alot of attention to thrive so this summer I may look into getting one.
Thanx again Barricuda ;DComment
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I plan on getting 2 or 3 emporer scorps in a few months!!! I have wanted those for so long!!! The do look very kool under black light!!!!!!!!!!
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s36.gif b15.gif This is the desert hairy,Hadrurus arizionensis, this is another very common scorp that is kept as a pet in the trade.. my one daughter use to keep 2 of these little guys.. BUT NO HANDLING!!!! They are a hot scorp!!!
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s9.gif Told ya scorps are cool and that they look good under black light you should see what the centipedes look like under the lights to!!!! s30.gif b13.gifComment
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s8.gif cwm35.gif The Tri-Color Scorpion is quite an impressive species! Between its' huge size, its' bulky appearance, and its' curious coloration, the Tri-Color Scorpion makes a great showcase scorpion. The common name, of course, derives from the three main colors that make up its' exoskeleton: mahogany, tan, and yellow. A Tri-Color Scorpion can be rather aggressive at times, therefore a first-time scorpion keeper may want to bypass this species, but if you can be a careful beginner, go for it. When keeping the Tri-Color Scorpion remember it is for looking, not touching, even though these scorpions do not have extremely toxic venom like some of their northern cousins. There are about 35 species in the genus Ophistothalmus, and of these, 2 or 3 species appear in the pet trade. The Tri-Color Scorpion is one of them. Tri-Color Scorpions are not rare, but they can be harder to obtain than other common species. Whether you have hundreds of scorpions or you don't even have one, the Tri-Color Scorpion can turn out to be a good purchase, with a little bit of caution.Comment
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I've been looking for one of those. That's another one I'd love to have too!!! They are so beautiful, with they're coloring and size!! One of these days, one of these days!!
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Could you explain what you meant by Desert Hairys being a hot scorp? What confuses me is that many people do mention their semi-aggressive nature and that they won't hesitate to sting ya. But, I heard that they were safe to work with because their venom is not dangerous to humans that are not allergic. So, that's what made me wonder what you meant by hot. As in hot-tempered, hot-looking...or all of the above?
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8)Well Bry, Hot looking wooohooo,, hehehe!! No serious though they do have a semi mild venom and yes they can make you very ill if you have any type of reactions to say bee stings or have lung probs and are just in poor health.. They are also quick to sting ya to.. So they are not like the emp. scorp and easy to work with but if you know what your doing or your not gona handle it all the time then by all means have one as a pet just dont let the kids play with it, or the cat get it.. And if ya think your gona put um under Kims pillow im tellin .. hehehehe!!! :P
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Hey, by the way...about that desert hairy up there, that's actually a black-top desert hairy (hadrurus spadix). The(hadrurus arizonensis) has a lighter brown top. ;D
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b18.gif cwm35.gif Yup that you are Bry, one smart @$$!! LOL! there are many diffrent species of the desert hairy scorpion.. DA!!!! J/K hehehe!! This is another name for the desert hairy with the black back Nevada hairy scorpion H.spadix.. But almost all desert hairy scorpions have a dark back.. the females being somewhat lighter in color.. depends on the local and female verses male thing for color..
Another pic of one in the wild (hadrurus arizonensis) desert hairy..Comment
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