New Scorpion Help

Pocco · Jul 29, 2014

I am looking for a new scorpion and I wonder if any one can help me. I am looking for a spacific scorpion.
It does not matter if the scorpion is big or small, bur i prefer the big ones. I prefer drier spices. The claws should be long and slender like on the c. gracilis. The scorpions venom can pack a punch, but I do not want a potent species. I also like scorpions with big tails. Any suggestions?:biggrin:

Patcho · Jul 29, 2014

You want a buthid scorpion. You should get a Parabuthus species.

gromgrom · Jul 29, 2014

Patcho said:
You want a buthid scorpion. You should get a Parabuthus species.

Most Parabuthus are pretty potent... so it may or may not be a good choice!... However given the above requirements... it's tough to name something readily available that has a big tail, is large, slender claws, and isnt potent. Most (not all) scorpions with slender chela tend to be more potent since the chela are used simply for grasping, and not also crushing (most, not all), to let the venom do the work.

Babycurus gigas perhaps? The chela aren't too thin, thick tail, venom packs a punch, but TMK isnt super potent, and theyre large.... I guess

That's my best guess!

Venom · Jul 29, 2014

I would agree with gromgrom. The Parabuthus spp. can squirt venom in your face, which is dangerous to your eyesight. Babycurus scorps are great-looking, large, and definitely not pets-store material. They're also not dangerous, but you'll remember a sting by one, to be sure! Hadrurus would be another good family to check out.

Pocco · Jul 30, 2014

What about the Centruroides spp.?
Checked out the Babycurus Jacksoni. Could this be something? And yes, I want a buthid.

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gromgrom said:
Most Parabuthus are pretty potent... so it may or may not be a good choice!... However given the above requirements... it's tough to name something readily available that has a big tail, is large, slender claws, and isnt potent. Most (not all) scorpions with slender chela tend to be more potent since the chela are used simply for grasping, and not also crushing (most, not all), to let the venom do the work.

Babycurus gigas perhaps? The chela aren't too thin, thick tail, venom packs a punch, but TMK isnt super potent, and theyre large.... I guess That's my best guess!

When i said big tail I did not mean parabuthus big. Just not as small as a emperor scorpion

and it does not have to bee big neighter, i just prefer it.

gromgrom · Jul 30, 2014

Pocco said:
What about the Centruroides spp.?
Checked out the Babycurus Jacksoni. Could this be something? And yes, I want a buthid.

---------- Post added 07-30-2014 at 06:08 AM ----------

When i said big tail I did not mean parabuthus big. Just not as small as a emperor scorpion and it does not have to bee big neighter, i just prefer it.

Centruroides spp. would be perfect. I figured since you said "like gracilis" you werent looking for a Centruroides spp

Yes, I highly recommend any beginner use the Florida locale C. gracilis as a starter scorpion. Or something similar of course!

Pocco · Jul 30, 2014

I looked om some hottentotta species and I found the hottentotta franzwerneri. Could this be a good scorp?

Venom · Jul 31, 2014

If you can keep your bodily appendages away from it...yes, it's a good scorp. Hottentotta's are fun! (just don't get stung by it.)

Pocco · Aug 1, 2014

Are their sting so bad?

Venom · Aug 1, 2014

Yes.

Hottentotta gentili, Hottentotta tamulus and Hottentotta trilineatus have all caused human fatalities.

Not all of the Hottentottas have caused human deaths, but they should all be considered medically significant and treated with respect. Even a sting from a little H. judaicus wouldn't be funny.

http://atshq.org/boards/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12341

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