Giant desert hairy scorpion

[Twitch1495]

Hi I'm new to scorpions and new to forum websites . Just got a giant desert hairy scorpion and set up her tank according to what I have found on Google .But after reading some threads on here I'm not sure I've done it right.
What I found on Google was to have a substrate 4-5 inches deep consisting of sand and dried eco earth mixed, temps at 70-80 f and maybe a small water dish once in a while, feed once a week .
Now I've found out they are obligatory burrowers and need a sand+ clay/something that doesn't collapse mix, the temps shouldn't matter too much, and water bowl is a no.
Is there anything I'm missing?
I haven't found any reliable info on how often to feed her, how much to feed her, or how to tell how old she is .
I also haven't found info on how to ensure a good moult if she is young enough to do so .
Any info/tips and tricks would be appreciated . I tried to do as much research as possible beforehand but she was give to me as a gift yesterday so I'm scrambling to make sure everything is right as quickly as possible.

 

[darkness975]

Hi I'm new to scorpions and new to forum websites . Just got a giant desert hairy scorpion and set up her tank according to what I have found on Google .But after reading some threads on here I'm not sure I've done it right.
What I found on Google was to have a substrate 4-5 inches deep consisting of sand and dried eco earth mixed, temps at 70-80 f and maybe a small water dish once in a while, feed once a week .
Now I've found out they are obligatory burrowers and need a sand+ clay/something that doesn't collapse mix, the temps shouldn't matter too much, and water bowl is a no.
Is there anything I'm missing?
I haven't found any reliable info on how often to feed her, how much to feed her, or how to tell how old she is .
I also haven't found info on how to ensure a good moult if she is young enough to do so .
Any info/tips and tricks would be appreciated . I tried to do as much research as possible beforehand but she was give to me as a gift yesterday so I'm scrambling to make sure everything is right as quickly as possible.
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70/30 sand / excavator clay mixture is what you want for substrate. Give it several inches so it can burrow. And give it a water dish.

 

[AnimalNewbie]

yup that mixture of slightly more clay and yeah room temp is fine.
water dishes are a yes however.

 

[Twitch1495]

Okay I saw another post about a guy using paver base and sand mix so I think I'll roll with that.
Do you guys have any info on feeding amd how to find out how old she is?

 

[darkness975]

Okay I saw another post about a guy using paver base and sand mix so I think I'll roll with that.
Do you guys have any info on feeding amd how to find out how old she is?

What post ?

And no you won't be able to tell the exact age

 

[AnimalNewbie]

nah you can't tell the age which is kind of unfortunate if you purchase an adult because they could be close to death.
I'd feed an adult 1 large cricket a week

 

[darkness975]

Feed it one prey item every week or every other week. They really don't need to eat that much. Too much food will make them obese.