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Hadrurus arizonenesis are notorious for being difficult to raise to adulthood in captivity. Their burrows in the wild can be very deep, allowing them to seek out temperatures and more importantly (imo) relative humidity levels that will allow them to moult properly. I would suggest setting...

I keep all of mine in a dresser like unit with shelves. Each shelf is heated with heat cables , keeping temps on each shelf different, for different species or groups of species.

looks like it ; or its gravid.

Hadrurus spp. tend to make huge burrow systems. ; Im not sure if H. Spadix has the same moulting problems in captivity as Hadrurus arizonensis, but its something to be aware of. If you are going with them, perhaps talk with AZJohn If you do go with it; make sure your medium can hold burrows. ...

I agree 100% with Olsin; with proper caution and foreplanning any species can be kept quite safely. Jacksoni make a great first aboreal scorpion, quite beautiful after a moult too. If you prefer a drier species, I would recommend Hottentotta Hottentotta, aggressive, fun to watch species imo.

The first photo kinnda looks like a female to me... looks heart shaped imo ...

My guess is it is a Hadrurus Arizonensis.... but im no expert. I would advise using a coco/clay mix for substrate, with a rock bottom and a tube running vertically. That way you can keep it humid at say 10" of substrate , and not so humid at the surface.. IF this a Hadrurus Arizonensis, then...

All of the above scorpion should be considered dangerous. I do not beleive any are considered medically significant; but serious reactions are possible. I know you know. Worth repeating. BM

If they are dismounted and moulted into 2i , you can seperate them. I would remove her from the enclosure, gather the slings, and house them seperately. No reason to risk them eating eachother if you have the space and containers.

B. Jacksoni if you like bark scorpions ; H. hottentotta for a drier species. Jacksoni are colorful; and look great after moulting , and seem to fit the bill if your looking for a communal species. I would wait until you have a brood before doing a communal setup; just to keep a few back to...

Coloration and general looks are not a way to identify a scorpion. I believe the major differences in Pandinus and Heterometrus lies in minute details of their exoskeleton. Ive been trying to find a identification key with no luck, I just remember it went into great detail on the surface of...

The tacklebox method rocks for raising slings. ; I saw your videos GS and applied the knowledge. (Thanks!) Using a tacklebox or stackable delis is the only way i'll keep and raise more than a few from a brood. With the video mentioned, im sure that they will be re-housed before the next moult.

Up to you. I've left some in the same tank for a long time. They grow into it lol. If you need the tank then transfer it. I use sterlite contaiers with holes drilled, and nuts and bolts on either end to lock. They are about the size of a shoebox. Whatever you do just ensure that the tank...

Emperor Scorpions prefer to be burrowed and out of sight. When I used to keep them, sometimes I wouldn't see them for months at a time. I would be weary of keeping them together. Unless they are both mature and of different sexes, you are inviting canabalism after one of them moults. I...

Consider the species, a little water wont hurt. From the photos I do not see a blockage.... If your concerned, get a Q-tip, dip it in water, and clean the spot lightly. If you keep it at higher than room tempature, I would recommend moving the scorpion to a container, and letting it cool...

Not an expert. Thought the chelae, on Pandius sp. was more granular and bumpy. Could be a Heterometrus sp. Can you get a few better photos? ; Or maybe someone can Id from this..

Wow. Amazing that you guys are able to go and gather 'new' species for the hobbiest, and research.

I've lost more from keeping them too dry than too moist. That being said; i've always treated them as a desert sp. I mist a side of their enclosure once every 2-3 weeks, and fill a bottle cap once a week ; seems to keep them healthy. BM

Been there; you only do it once lol. I bought like $50 worth of blacklights and rigged up the whole house. I think if your working with any scorpions a UV is a must; I even use it when preparing to work in tanks with more than one scorpion. I'd never try to clean a bark scorpions tank...

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?183094-Scorpion-ID-confirmation. Had the same species I beleive. Ended up with like 6 of them, kept them together. No problems for about 6months, then they canabalized each other. Michiel referred to mine as I.politus. Your photos...