Calling all Hadrurus arizonensis keepers or better yet... experts

[Nazgul]

Hi,

small spots sometimes occur in wc specimens and don´t necessarily mean the scorpion is going to die. Only if it spreads rapidly the infected specimen will die sooner or later.

Regards
Alex

 

[parabuthus]

It's been the same since I got her, not spreading. I am not too worried about it at this point. The scorp came with it.

 

[fusion121]

I counted 7 scorplings today, possibly 8. So I am happy with that, since I don't think there were much more than 12 originally. I want to try and get them through the next molt or two and then think about splitting them into two groups (of atleast four hopefully!). I'll have a tank ready -of the same size- with exactly the same substrate. I don't want to put them into little tubs (like I had planned originally, I've got a feeling they will just die if I do that).

If you don't separate into individual containers them there’s a high chance they will eat each other, even very communal species will happily eat siblings during moults and this species is not renowned for its communality. Most people found individual tubs to work really well for scorplings as they let you easily change the conditions quickly and save allot of space. (though burrowing can be a problem)

Very nifty pictures of the scorplings by the way, beautiful species.

 

[parabuthus]

Yeah I realise this. I've kept them together for as long as possible to get them successfully through the first two molts. I think it is probably time to start seperating them now. I just ordered some new gear in light of this; I don't fancy putting them in small tubs, you see.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[parabuthus]

I flung in a few small hoppers today, and a feeding frenzy erupted. Up they came from their burrows and they are getting BIG...

Again, I counted 5 at any one time, but I tossed in alot of feeders (8 or so) and they were all dispersed within minutes... :?

 

[parabuthus]

I just saw 7 scorplings all out at the same time, and I am sure there are MORE from observing them, and individuals appearing from different parts of the set-up. I am very happy about this. A couple look like they are going to molt again soon, and are spending alot of time in the moist corner of the tank. I will seperate them shortly.

 

[parabuthus]

Well, they are all now very fat (except for one) and the fat ones are out of sight in their burrows. Some have dug their own burrows and have sealed themselves in, so I guess a molt could be on the way. I'll keep you all informed. So far, so good.

The thinner scorpling is still out and about alot, it needs to feed up alot more.

They are very bold and aggressive compared to my B. jacksoni 2nd instars. And ofcourse alot bigger too!

 

[TheNothing]

thanks man
good luck
and keep up the good work
this is proving to be a great thread

 

[ThatGuy]

man what great pictures of those babys ! i hope they make it that would be incredible ! good like man.

 

[Runaway987]

Congratulations, this thread was fantastic reading, please continue !!

 

[parabuthus]

This is the most recent picture I've taken, of a very plump scorpling in a relatively shallow burrow. It has blocked itself in and has remained in place for three days now. I intend on blasting the enclosure again tonight with a 'monsoon' and partially covering the lid to get humidity back up. I've always left one side of the tank very wet, the middle not so and the other side bone dry and ventilated at all times to give the scorplings a choice of where they want to reside.

 

[Runaway987]

What substrate mix are you using? Looks good!

I think the desert hairies mesomorph composition is beautiful. With the telson and tail and pincers in a nice ratio to each other.

Stringy looking tails and tiny pincers put me off...

 

[parabuthus]

Yes, they are great looking scorps! My favourite species at this point and the most entertaining too. I have to hold back from feeding my adult female, she is ravenous!

Also, as far as the substrate goes, it is a mix of two...

Red Desert Sand (Exo Terra)
Calci Sand (T Rex - Bone Aid)

The Calci sand is ofcourse much denser with larger particles. I mix both substrates, probably 3 parts desert sand to 1 or 2 parts calci sand. Wet and compact it tightly. It has lasted for months, including extensive burrowing from the mother and now by several scorplings.

I have two other set-ups ready. One has black desert sand and black calci sand. Looks real nice . And it will be easy to see the scorps.

 

[parabuthus]

As I said, all the scorplings are very fat now and approaching the second molt. Here is a recent picture of one (I took it last night):

 

[brachy]

Nice and fat scorp . Congrats. What kind of material of ground use you ??

 

[parabuthus]

See the post above the pic .

 

[brachy]

oops
Sory. :8o .I m blind.

 

[Mr.Scorpion]

You seem to be doing great! All the little scorplings seem to be happy. I love that picture of all the little guys under the burrow. I hope they turn out fine, great pleasure reading this thread through.

 

[parabuthus]

Like I always say... ALWAYS USE A LID!

Albeit, the walls could do with a wipe down as they are covered in substrate from all my escavating earlier in the process...

 

[Prymal]

Parabuthus-

Awesome job so far and thank you for keeping all of us up-tp-date with your progress and that of the scorplings which, are looking very robust and healthy! I'm keeping notes as I hope to breed my gals in the future, especially my pallidus variants. Good luck for continued success!

Luc