Help.

[doggmann]

Good day Arachnoboards,


Im buying a 5i Androctonus bicolor this week and i want to be sure if it is really a Androctonus bicolor and not a Parabuthus transvaalicus. Because im not familiar with both species. Can you give me tips to identify both species and how can i check if its healthy.



Thanks,
-L.A.

 

[jake9134]

A. bicolor has a smaller telson(stinger) compared to the rest of their giant tail and have thinner and longer chela (claws). The telson on a P. trans is proportionate to the tail. look up some pics of both sp. on the gallery.

 

[snippy]

Pointing towards such morphological traits is a bit difficult when talking about juvenile specimen!

But one thing ís VERY clear: Parabuthus transvaalicus has a very hairy metasoma, Androctonus bicolor does not. I would worry about a mis-ID among other black Androctonus spp. and not among scorpions of another genus.

Regards
Finn

 

[doggmann]

Thanks Jake and Finn. Now i really notice what's the difference between the two. Both of your replies are very helpful. I asked the seller to send me a picture then ill post it here.


Thanks again
L.A.

 

[MaxxZacho]

Make sure he gts packed well, ive received 2 D.O.A. from very reputable dealer. I guess they are sensitive to changes

 

[Scorpion Tom]

Make sure he gts packed well, ive received 2 D.O.A. from very reputable dealer. I guess they are sensitive to changes

Exactly. You don't want ANY dead ones

 

[doggmann]

Here are the pictures. =D

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[Anthony Jensen]

Congrats on the bicolor! Looks like a female?

 

[doggmann]

Congrats on the bicolor! Looks like a female?

Thanks. I haven't got it yet. These are the pitctures given to me by the seller. I just want to be sure if its a A.bicolor. =)

 

[Zman181]

Beautiful specimen. Looks very healthy and has a Leather look to it. Pretty neat!

 

[doggmann]

Beautiful specimen. Looks very healthy and has a Leather look to it. Pretty neat!

Thanks. I will try to upload the pictures later. =D