I have two Heterometrus longimanus. Also known as giant forest scorpions. They are harmless enough but quite big, about 13 cm long and are fairly active.
here is one offering a hug
by the pool
and posing for the camera
Anyway after months of speculation, rumours and gossip I can confirm we have babies!!!!!!!!!
Not the clearest of photos but mother is underground at the moment and I won’t disturb her.
I’m not sure how many scorplings there are but I’m guessing 10 to 15.
and a photo under UV light.
Scorplings don’t have a full exoskeleton at this stage so do not reflect the same way adults too. After two moults they will have a normal outer exoskeleton and will wonder away from their mothers back.
This is quite a docile species so they should be ok together for a little while too.
you are correct DD. That tends to be a rule of thumb. There is a small chance of having an allergy to scorpion venom which could cause more problems but that is rare. These are mainly gentle giants and a good starter scorp. Though they can be a little grumpy.
This little scorpling on the other hand
Centruroides gracilis
Is kept in a sealed tank within a tank in a tank.
These are also double tanked
Babycurus jacksoni
Rhopalurus junceus
and even these, though they are native to S/Spain
Buthus occitanus or ibericus (not sure which).
All of those last few scorpions above would need to be held under a DWA (dangerous wild animal) license in the UK. Thought that doesn’t necessarily mean they are deadly. It could mean they are related to dangerous scorpions and theer is just a complete ban. They are all from the Bothriuridae family which does have some deadly species.
I’m not sure what would happen if I got stung by the Centruroides gracilis. There are two variations. The ones from N/America have a fairly mild venom with localised pain and swelling, possibly fever etcetera. The S/American (which I think mine is) has a venom description of LD 50 value of 2.7 mg/kg or from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest, these have a venom level of 4. I would rather place safe so keep them all carefully stored away.
There is more to them than just their venom though. They are amazing little arachnids and fascinating to watch.
morgs
Do you have any experience with arachnids or snakes?
They are a beginner species but they are also a venomous wild animal.
you can email me if you would like more info about keeping scorpions.
scorpions,bloomin amazing arachnids 🙂 can’t they survive in a microwave oven,live under water for up to 3 days,and they have 2 brush like organs on their underbelly to detect chemical trace elements (apologies if i got any of it wrong)
Only just seen this thread. Very interesting stuff, I kinda like scorpians. I remember being about 8 at a kids birthday party and asking the guy who was making balloon animals to make me a scorpian, think it took him by surprise a bit, ended up with a dog..
or racefaceec90 I’ve never heard about the microwave oven before but can’t see it. The same with water I’m afraid. Some scorpions don’t like very much water. They do have Pectines though, which are brush like. They are on the ventral side of the scorpion and are useful to sex them. Males tend to have longer pectines than females.
stoner, looks like it is from the Heterometrus family (as a guess) so would have been quite mild tempered and have mild venom. Still not great in your shoes or under your pillow 🙂
phia, the babies eat small crickets and any other small bugs, they could eat maggots or meal worms. They are about 1 cm long and are quite confident. As adults they will eat large crickets, grass hoppers, locus, those sorts of things. Most can be bought from a pet shop. They do have to be live though. They may scavenge dead food but it is better for them to hunt live prey.
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