Hottentotta franzwerneri care info?

[spidermom62]

Awesome !!!
Congrats they are both really cool species. I love mine, all of them are feisty as hell especially those raudus'
Good Luck with them and post pics down the line

I sure will! Thank you!

 

[spidermom62]

They are here! First pics are 5i Hottentotta franzwerneri. Second set are the tiny 3i Parabuthus raudus. Love them already!!

 

[Andrew101]

Hey guys, do you know how big do they get? i got a pair which i plan to breed in future but they are relatively small. I read some where they can grow to 8cm, is that true?

 

[LeFanDesBugs]

They sure will grow bigger. But do what extent I don't know.

 

[brandontmyers]

They can get really large. I would say 8cm at least. THem and Hottentotta gentili can mature at 8i. They do take a good while to grow.

 

[LeFanDesBugs]

Well 8cm is quite small I was told 12 ?

 

[Scorpionluva]

Well 8cm is quite small I was told 12 ?

I would say 10-12 cm for a female is about right and males more likely in the 8cm range

 

[LeFanDesBugs]

Ok then, thanks luva

 

[Andrew101]

AH ok, I was wondering why my pair haven't molted yet. How long do they take to get to adult size? I'm pretty new to these species and there's isn't much info specifically about them.

 

[brandontmyers]

I have had mine for nearly 1.5 years and only two males are adults. I got 5 at 2i and one is still at 5i and another at 6i. @Scorpionluva may have some more info on these. He has had some good luck with them.

 

[CWilson1351]

I have had mine for nearly 1.5 years and only two males are adults. I got 5 at 2i and one is still at 5i and another at 6i. @Scorpionluva may have some more info on these. He has had some good luck with them.

Wow, hopefully my 2i and 3i last that long. They are a wonderful species and I love how much they are out in the open.

 

[Andrew101]

Wow, hopefully my 2i and 3i last that long. They are a wonderful species and I love how much they are out in the open.

That's the one thing i love about this species, they majority of the time stay out in the open. I sometimes get paranoid that they die since they eat only once a month or every 2 months, I even give small prey items and that seems enough for them in the long run which is weird since my Heterometrus spinifer and petersii eat once or twice a month.

 

[Scorpionluva]

Ok then, thanks luva

Ya welcome lol

 

[Scorpionluva]

That's the one thing i love about this species, they majority of the time stay out in the open. I sometimes get paranoid that they die since they eat only once a month or every 2 months, I even give small prey items and that seems enough for them in the long run which is weird since my Heterometrus spinifer and petersii eat once or twice a month.

You may need to increase their heat if they only eat once a month or every 2 months. H franzwerneri are usually pretty good eaters and I've never seen any go that long without eating. Once adult - they need pretty high heat to birth also... 100+° F

 

[Andrew101]

You may need to increase their heat if they only eat once a month or every 2 months. H franzwerneri are usually pretty good eaters and I've never seen any go that long without eating. Once adult - they need pretty high heat to birth also... 100+° F

I did use a ceramic heater on them 3 months ago but i guess cause its winter, they've slowed down. I just took off the ceramic heater this week since i was moving this but I'll put it back on in a few days, but even then they were only eating every month or 2. What's the max temperature level would you give? i feared 100 degrees would had been too much for them.

 

[Scorpionluva]

I did use a ceramic heater on them 3 months ago but i guess cause its winter, they've slowed down. I just took off the ceramic heater this week since i was moving this but I'll put it back on in a few days, but even then they were only eating every month or 2. What's the max temperature level would you give? i feared 100 degrees would had been too much for them.

What instar are your franz ?? 100 degrees would be only for Gravid females and only on 1 side of their tank. They must have a temperature gradient so they can cool down when they get too hot.

 

[CWilson1351]

What instar are your franz ?? 100 degrees would be only for Gravid females and only on 1 side of their tank. They must have a temperature gradient so they can cool down when they get too hot.

What would you say is good for 3i? I'm keeping mine at 84-88F and they aren't big eaters. All the others in the box eat semi-regular. The franzwerneri are the front two squared compartments.

 

[Scorpionluva]

What would you say is good for 3i? I'm keeping mine at 84-88F and they aren't big eaters. All the others in the box eat semi-regular. The franzwerneri are the front two squared compartments.
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Your temps are the same as what I kept mine at but never had a problem getting mine to eat. They don't always grab their food right away but most times they'll eat it if you leave it in there. Truly 1 of the hardiest scorpion species I've ever kept and oh so beautiful

 

[CWilson1351]

Your temps are the same as what I kept mine at but never had a problem getting mine to eat. They don't always grab their food right away but most times they'll eat it if you leave it in there. Truly 1 of the hardiest scorpion species I've ever kept and oh so beautiful

Ok, I might just be eager for the 2i to finally molt and catch up to the other one. I typically offer pinhead crickets or slightly larger once a week. I leave the crickets in overnight, it gives me an excuse to look at them again the next day lol. Thanks for the info!
They really are stunning! I am very happy I got them with my first batch of Buthids. My 3i is also very visible. Always hanging out on top of the small piece of cork.

 

[Andrew101]

What instar are your franz ?? 100 degrees would be only for Gravid females and only on 1 side of their tank. They must have a temperature gradient so they can cool down when they get too hot.

Not so sure, looks like 4 instar to be honest. I did give a cool side so they can cool down.