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I've always sort of just glanced over the scorpions in preference for the tarantulas at the show tables but after a trip to the southwest and Mexico last year and coming across many in their native habitats, they have peaked my interest and would like to try to keep a few species that I would find desirable. I've lurked on this forum ever since looking at pictures threads of scorpions but I am a little overwhelmed by the sheer number of species out there and would greatly appreciate it if some other more experienced and knowledgeable keepers offered some suggestions concerning what species or what genera I could consider and perhaps which to avoid. Which species do you like that you would recommend?
I already have my first scorpions, P. imperator. There are a few things I don't like about them, such as their need for high humidity and large size but the ease of obtaining them as they are so popular and their medically insignificant venom made me consider them first and have been quite pleased with them.
What I consider desirable might not mesh with what others consider desirable, but here are my criteria :
- Medical significance of venom. I am not to keen about species with medically significant venom and the less medically significant the more desirable for me.
- Range. I'm actually more partial to native species of the US and of Mexico but would also like to keep species from Europe and elsewhere.
- Size. I actually prefer smaller species over larger ones.
- Ease of care. Dry temperate species being easier to care for than hot and humid ones.
- Uniqueness. Species with a unique color or morphology.
- Availability. Since I'm a novice, I would like to keep species that are fairly common and popular.
I'm sure that my criteria will change over time, but as of now I'd like to establish my collection based on these. I already have 2 species in mind. Euscorpius flavicaudis and Superstitionia donensis. Would these be suitable for me?
I already have my first scorpions, P. imperator. There are a few things I don't like about them, such as their need for high humidity and large size but the ease of obtaining them as they are so popular and their medically insignificant venom made me consider them first and have been quite pleased with them.
What I consider desirable might not mesh with what others consider desirable, but here are my criteria :
- Medical significance of venom. I am not to keen about species with medically significant venom and the less medically significant the more desirable for me.
- Range. I'm actually more partial to native species of the US and of Mexico but would also like to keep species from Europe and elsewhere.
- Size. I actually prefer smaller species over larger ones.
- Ease of care. Dry temperate species being easier to care for than hot and humid ones.
- Uniqueness. Species with a unique color or morphology.
- Availability. Since I'm a novice, I would like to keep species that are fairly common and popular.
I'm sure that my criteria will change over time, but as of now I'd like to establish my collection based on these. I already have 2 species in mind. Euscorpius flavicaudis and Superstitionia donensis. Would these be suitable for me?