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    Small Black flies in my emp viv...

    I use houseplant potting compost then a layer of coconut fibres and woodchippings from the petshop.
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    Small Black flies in my emp viv...

    They've been getting more numerous in the last few weeks, about ten flew out today while I was feeding my colony. Are they harmful to my scorpions?
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    Hello, slight problem with a pre-moult emp.

    Ya think? Sucks. :|
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    Hello, slight problem with a pre-moult emp.

    Found him in the arms outstretched position as if trying to start the moult. Bugger. :(
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    Hello, slight problem with a pre-moult emp.

    Well, it died. :|
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    Hello, slight problem with a pre-moult emp.

    Hiya, I have an emp on the verge of popping into 6th instar. Only this guy has been stuck as a super fatty for about three weeks now and has become increasingly sluggish. A couple of days ago I thought he was actually dead as he was sat sprawled out, claws in a weird 'one up against the...
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    sterilize wood , cork bark, anything else in the terr.

    I just pour hot water on things and/or microwave for a min or two. That's it, never had any problems.
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    Should I be worried? (Emp Moulting)

    When I see one getting ready to pop I usually turn up the heating and humidity a bit. It's been cold here lately so was a little concerned. They have their own heat lamps and mats but sometimes the ambient temperature in my kitchen is so cold I worry it'll effect them. So far ok though. They...
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    Should I be worried? (Emp Moulting)

    Erm, yeah was totally fine, lol! I kinda overreacted. :D
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    Should I be worried? (Emp Moulting)

    One of my 5th/6th Instar emps is moulting right now. It's halfway out but has been in the same position and gotten no further and it's been like two hours. Is this normal? Should I maybe mist it with some filtered (slightly warmish) water to help lube it up, lol? I've seen it wiggle...
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    Tippy Tippy Tip Toe!

    Out of the brood of 24 my original scorpion gave birth to I've had a mixture of different sized and looking scorpions develop. They all look like Mum 'features-wise' but some are still only a digit big while others are over double that. Some are a dark browny red and others (the majority) are...
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    Tippy Tippy Tip Toe!

    I'd just rehoused them all into larger vivs if that helps shed some light onto things.
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    Tippy Tippy Tip Toe!

    The scorp is one of 24 I bred a while ago. The babies haven't been in contact with each other since about 3rd instar. So yup, seems like it was a heat thing. I've turned down the heat and the scorp is fine now, glass-climbing like the others. :)
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    Tippy Tippy Tip Toe!

    Ah ok, thanks for the info. Teslon is brown but I'm thinking heat may indeed be the problem. It's too skinny looking for a molt. :) Thanks dude!
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    Tippy Tippy Tip Toe!

    I have a 5th instar emp, not sure which sex but it's pretty huge. Like a hefty palm full already. Keeps standing on the spot on his/her tip toes over the last couple of days. Not sure why. Pretty sure it couldn't be preggers...? Any ideas?
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    Emperor Scorpions in the UK...

    I was at my local petshop today picking up some food and the lady there told me they were unable to get hold of emps anymore as they're now illegal to import to the country? I don't know if she is correct so I just thought I'd share this here and see if anyone can shed some light on this?
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    Trip to Southern Spain -any good for scorp watching?

    I'll be going to southern Spain for a short break soon and will be staying in the rather arid countryside. I was thinking of taking my blacklight torch and going scorpion observing while I was there. Does anyone have any info on the different species of scorp I may encounter? Thanks! :)
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    Baby Emperor Help!

    Here's a link to an album of pics I made on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5918928&id=684832145#!/album.php?aid=227693&id=684832145&ref=mf It should be viewable to everyone. :)
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    Baby Emperor Help!

    I may hold you to that, lol! I'll try and upload a few pics if possible. :)
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    Baby Emperor Help!

    Hey, guys! Just a quick update for anyone that may be interested. It turned out my brood numbered 23 in all! (Difficult to count, lol!) I've separated them into plastic containers and so far the little blighters have been right little pigs, constantly gobbling up crikets every day...
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