Dry Condition Scorpions

[Bjorgly]

I am thinking of getting another scorpion, as my 2" Emperor died from unknown causes after a molt, but my guess is humidity. Are there any scorpions, (that aren't deadly;) ) that thrive in dry conditions like 30-50% humidity? I really know very little about scorpions except what i read in a care book i bought about them, as I am into the tarantulas alot more. Oh, i wouldn't mind a larger species as well if there is indeed that much choice.

Thanks,

Mark

[Silver.x]

Hadrurus arizonensis or spadix are good bets. They can get to be 6-7 inches long, are a beautiful yellow colour and are generall easy to care for. They thrive in 50-60% humidity.

Aidan

[Longbord1]

also A. philidactulys (dunno how to spell) or mafia scorpion is a desert specis and they have a great attitude.

[XOskeletonRED]

Originally posted by Longbord1
A. philidactulys (dunno how to spell)

Anuroctonus phaiodactylus

adios,
edw.

[Bjorgly]

Thanks guys, I will look into those species.

Mark

[Kugellager]

H.arizonensis get to 5-5.5 inches max.

John
];')

[Longbord1]

do mafia scorps have stong venom. if so then how much stronger

[Kugellager]

No their venom is not that dangerous...probably on the order of Hadrurus or less.

The only potentially dangerous scorpions in the US/Canada are C.exilicauda though C.vittatus is reported to be fairly strong though not as bad as C.exilicauda.

John
];')

[Silver.x]

Okay, sorry, I heard a few people had pretty large ones of that length, I guess I was mistaken.

Aidan

[Kugellager]

There may be a couple of record holders that approach 6 inches but the most common size you will see is in the 4-5 inch range.

John
];')

[Silver.x]

Okay thanks for clearing that up man,

Aidan

[biznacho]

Are there any dead giveaways that tell if a scorp is adult or not? Other than size?

biznacho

[Kugellager]

If it's a female and gives birth. :D

There are methods to check for sexual maturity but you would need a disecting microscope and would most likely have to disect the scorpion.

John
];')