Androctonus ID. Need help

[ryan88]

I got some androctonus sp. But not sure if they're bicolor or crassicauda. Any help will be appreciated, Thanks.

 

[Widowman10]

there's a post in this forum somewhere that highlights the differences between the two. you might want to try a search. if you still can't find it, i'll look when i get back. had to do with counting ridges on the tail segments or something iirc?

 

[ryan88]

Thanks Widowman10. Did try a search, all point out to A. bicolor. But still, i like to be sure.

Here's a closer picture

 

[Widowman10]

HERE is a great picture of tail segments.

HERE are some more differences.

hope those help a little more also.

and, looks like an A. bicolor to me! :clap:

 

[InfestedGoat]

Such a beautiful scorp. Where did you get it?

 

[Joshua_J]

definitely not A.crassicauda.

 

[Koh_]

i'd say juvenile a.bicolor.

btw, im wondering if you still keep the scorpion with the wet substrate...i hope you've changed it.

 

[SixShot666]

Nice pictures of your A.Bicolor!!! :clap::clap::clap:

 

[Michiel]

Yep, metasomal carinae and shape and size of the chela indicates A.bicolor.
A.crassicauda has more bulbous pedipalps and different carinae on the metasoma, it also lacks the reddish fingers your specimen (and other A.bicolors) have.

 

[ryan88]

Widowman10
HERE is a great picture of tail segments.

HERE are some more differences.

hope those help a little more also.

and, looks like an A. bicolor to me!

Thanks a lot! widowman

InfestedGoat
Such a beautiful scorp. Where did you get it?

Got them from a supplier in europe.

Joshua_J
definitely not A.crassicauda.

Thanks for the help.

Koh_
i'd say juvenile a.bicolor.

btw, im wondering if you still keep the scorpion with the wet substrate...i hope you've changed it.

No,the substrate all dried by now, thanks for the concern.

SixShot666
Nice pictures of your A.Bicolor!!!

Thanks, now waiting for my other androcs to arrive.

Michiel
Yep, metasomal carinae and shape and size of the chela indicates A.bicolor.
A.crassicauda has more bulbous pedipalps and different carinae on the metasoma, it also lacks the reddish fingers your specimen (and other A.bicolors) have.

Thanks for the info.
So it pretty much makes me confident that they are A. bicolor. Thanks a lot Guys:clap::clap::clap:

 

[SixShot666]

SWEET!!! Which other Androctonus species are you getting???

 

[ryan88]

I'm expecting some more mauritanicus coz i already have a female, just looking for a male. also some crassicauda

 

[SixShot666]

I'm expecting some more mauritanicus coz i already have a female, just looking for a male. also some crassicauda

NICE!!! I'm currently also waiting for my shipment of A.Mauritanicus. I recently picked up 6 3rd instar scorplings.
I would definitely want to get other species of Androctonus in the future.

 

[Vixvy]

From what I know ryan88 is breeding some A.baluchicus. Hope I am wrong....

 

[ryan88]

Vixvy
From what I know ryan88 is breeding some A.baluchicus. Hope I am wrong....

Your never wrong :} Just paired them 2 days ago. Keep your fingers crossed ;P

 

[Fire Starter]

nice! A.baluchicus will be available in the philippines late this year or early next year! good luck on your breeding sir ryan..