madras forest scorpion

[ilovemypets1988]

hi all, im thinking of getting a madras forest scorpion and i was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them and if so, what do i need, i have a couple 19l tubs lying around (1 of these: Really Useful Boxes® 19L Box - Clear - Staples - Staples), would this be ok and also whats the hustbandry for 1.

thanks all

[KD35WIN.AS.ONE]

The 19 is fine, although its alittle to deep.. But its suitable. Eco Earth, Coco Husk any of that substrate is fine. Just provide a hide, the shallower the better. I have a scorpion also, really easy to maintain.

[KD35WIN.AS.ONE]

[ilovemypets1988]

wow cool and thanks for the info

[vendettaseve]

Neat, maybe Il grab one of those badboys. Whats the price like, will I die if it tags me, etc. :3

[stephanbakir]

Emps have mild venom, but you can be allergic. Like 10-25$.

[vendettaseve]

Originally Posted by stephanbakir

Emps have mild venom, but you can be allergic. Like 10-25$.

Nice, Iv been googling the crap out of them for like 3 hours. Gonna get a breeding pair :3

[DeesBalls]

i want a scorpion too, how hard are they husbandry and all that?

[vendettaseve]

Originally Posted by LiL_Boa

i want a scorpion too, how hard are they husbandry and all that?

Looks pretty simple.

The Emperor Scorpion, Pandinus imperator (C.L. KOCH)

Black Emperor Scorpion Care Sheet Facts and Information | Scorpion Picture Guide

[KD35WIN.AS.ONE]

The husbandry is so simple ecoearth and a shallow hide and water dish.. Thats it.. you really dont need heat on the unless your house is considerably cold.

@vendettaseve 3 hours of research is plenty, theres not much to them.. Breeding is really easy to. And the Scorplings are awesome looking, they will ride the moma's back lol. Its also really really easy to tell if there males or females.

The claws are worse then the stinger IMO, they can cut and draw blood, and they will most likely use there claws before there stinger, or both at the same time. Chances are if you get one and handle it once week, carefully you will never get stung.

[vendettaseve]

Yep Im deff interested in getting a pair, especially since you can cohab them till the female becomes gravid. I love watching little communities like that

[stephanbakir]

"It will need a heat pad on one side of the tank." Taken from that caresheet.
I thought those were bad for scorps.

[vendettaseve]

Originally Posted by stephanbakir

"It will need a heat pad on one side of the tank." Taken from that caresheet.
I thought those were bad for scorps.

Duno, Iv read 4 or 5 different care sheets and they all suggest Heat pads over Lights due to the nocturnal nature of the little guys.

[KD35WIN.AS.ONE]

I would never recommend one.. Scorpions bury themselves to escape the heat.. If the heat pad is on the bottom it can easily cook them.. A heat pad on the SIDE is fine, just not under the substrate.

[DeesBalls]

I'm looking at them too, don't mean to thread jack, sorry, I was thinking of keeping mine In a tub... would that work? And my snake room will always be 85-90 degrees, so woukd I even need a uth or anything ..... again, sorry to thread jack.