Ah, well, I will continue trying to figure out what happened...it died (or is basically dead) last night. I guess the only good thing is that it gives me an excuse to get a breeding group. Such a loss might not be so bad if I have a breeding group. Oh, and Michiel, sorry, I do not usually keep...
There is also T. stigmurus, T. metuendus, and I have heard T. trivittatus from some places. I can't remember any other ones in Tityus spp. right now. I'm sure Michiel will know more.;)
Now it is your turn to help me. One of my 2nd instar T. bastosi molted into 3rd instar on April 29, 2011, just a few days ago. It seemed fine, and nothing seemed to go wrong in the process of molting. I was rather active until today, when I found it lying on the open substrate with its legs...
Great! With the camoflauge, all you need to do is get a black light and search for them. Yes, many (most) scorpions camoflauge very well and a few do play dead. Interesting setup, in my opinion it actually sounded a little strange, so you will have to post pictures...you have no excuse.;):D...
There is a picture of C. margaritatus on The Scorpion Fauna with a fungal infection as an example. It does not look like mytosis though, so you may have to help me out.
@will, you can clean out the tank with a soap, just be careful. I have heard that you can use 10% diluted chlorine bleach...
John said it all. As long as there is good ventilation, mycosis should not be much of a problem. It does usually happen to arid species that are being kept too moist.
Will, I would not recommend using soap, as it might have chemicals that can be harmful. If you do use it, wash the tank out...
Envyism, are roaches supposed to be healthier than crickets/fruit flies/mealworms etc? I have never used them and they always look very large, too large for species like Tityus, Vaejovis, and other small genera. Do they work well?
Yes. I've heard from credible sources that Leiurus quinquestraitus's venom is three times as toxic as a king cobra's, and that Androctonus spp. venom can be compared to cobra venom. However, because the snakes are larger, they can be considered just as dangerous. Maybe that is good for us though.;)
Yes, many of us here in the U.S. wish it was legal. The European hobby circuit is the largest and most developed, I would personally love some Tityus spp., Rhopalurus spp., and Centruroides arctimanus...
Yes, I've got work, but I guess I'm ready any time. I guess I can say I am currently most knowledge about emperors, Rhopalurus spp., and Tityus spp., but I could do caresheets for other genera. I have T. bastosi and R. junceus, just so you know, but those caresheets would have to come later...
I have heard some places require a permit or buthids are not allowed to be kept in the U.S...something like that. I can't really remember where though, so maybe someone could help.
@Javis, again, congradulations, your cunning and observation was lucky this time I guess.:D:D
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