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I'm sorry, but the enclosure is way too small. I know you've said that the scorpion is an adult, and I can't tell from perspective and lighting, but it does not look fully mature to me. Either way, for an adult Heterometrus, a minimum enclosure size should be about 20x30x20 cm. The substrate...

I'm sorry to say it, but I think the scorpion would have less of an ability to survive in this case individually (i.e., winter, lack of access to water) than anything to do with the cockatiel (I'm assuming C. sculpturatus or C. vittatus, and I see that you're from Nevada). There are a few tricks...

I know it sounds harsh, but if you are having trouble with your certainty in how to provide water to your scorpions, you maybe shouldn't be keeping L. heberti or T. stigmurus, although it sounds like you are generally doing the correct things. I am a little surprised that the scorpions drowned...

The specimens are either WC adult females that are already gravid or someone bred the P. maximus and is lying to you or mistaken. Some breeders in the Philippines were also rumoring that H. longimanus was parthenogenetic, but this was a mistake. It is likely the same with P. maximus. Neither...

P. maximus is not parthenogenetic... Here is a recent list of species known to be parthenogenetic: http://www.ibiologia.unam.mx/html/pub/Francke_RIA16_93_104.pdf A few of these species are observably kept in captivity: Tityus serrulatus, Tityus trivittatus, Tityus stigmurus, Tityus...

It's definitely Opistophthalmus, as Brandon said - I think it's most likely O. glabifrons or O. wahlbergii.

I think he or she just had good intentions...they were just clarifying, and there is a significant difference between the two words.... I just wanted to clarify (and I hope it is not offensive either) that Vaejovis confusus is now Paravaejovis confusus because of the recent revision of...

So there is no information about the locality? I agree with Brandon - I don't think it's P. reddelli. To be honest, I do think it could be Thorellius. It's very beautiful, whatever species it is (it is certainly a Vaejovid). Is that the enclosure in which the scorpion is currently housed? That...

You probably already know, but H. arizonensis are difficult to raise in captivity. It's likely an issue regarding moisture gradients that is difficult to replicate. Just make sure that the substrate is deep and, yes, using a false bottom with either the hydro-balls or even just gravel might...

Like George and Brandon suggested, it's very likely an Euscorpius spp., and definitely a baby. It's definitely not a Buthus spp. George, how large are those second instars? Are you raising them communally?

Heterometrus have long growth rates and relatively long gestation periods, just like Pandinus, Hadogenes, Vaejovids, etc. There is little confirmed data on gestation periods of Heterometrus, but it will likely take about 7-14 months, which I realise is a bit vague.

There are many species that could work well. Hadrurus, Heterometrus, and Centruroides have already been mentioned. I'd also recommend C. sculpturatus or C. gracilis. There are also Rhopalurus (i.e. R. junceus or R. garridoi), Babycurus, Hottentotta, and many U.S. native genera like Vaejovis...

Nice work with the new litter! How old is the mother?

I use U.S. oz. plastic sauce containers for juveniles and just double-box them for security. It's efficient and still secure, and I can maintain individual containers without worrying about affecting all individuals (i.e. if using a tackle-box).

1. The heat pad can stay, although using infrared bulbs (40 watt is just fine) is good too, especially if you expect to have several enclosures. Do you have a thermometer and/or hygrometer? 2. Heterometrus can be raised together (generally) to adulthood provided that there is plenty of room and...

U. planimanus is recorded with photographic evidence in Limpopo, so I'd say that's most likely U. planimanus. It looks like a female (again, not definitive).

SA has a great diversity of Uroplectes spp. and some are undescribed. Both U. carinatus and U. planimanus are endemic to SA and would most closely match the photos, but of course this kind of ID'ing has many flaws. Try to find some keys on SA Uroplectes, and/or use Leeming's book. Edit: I'd say...

Oh, I see. Yes, J. Leeming's book is very good. I realised that a few native species were protected, but I did not realise it was illegal to breed and distribute native species...it makes perfect sense to try to get species from other countries.

Never feel silly for worrying or asking questions - it is quite natural! I suspect you know what or when to separate the babies (don't do it immediately, leave them in there and provide food for them for several days, and remove them when it seems right)?