Hottentotta or Parabuthus?

[Alex99]

Getting into a new genus and I'm so torn between the two.. I'm leaning more towards Parabuthis Bc of size and their beautiful tails..
What are some pros and cons between the two?
Thanks in advance.

 

[NYAN]

Well, one sting can kill you and the other will most likely just hurt a lot.

I really like the look of some Hottentotta species like jayakari and franzwerneri. They need really warm temps though, which can be a con.

Parabuthus are less colorful in my opinion. They do have impressive sizes and eat really well.

 

[Alex99]

Well, one sting can kill you and the other will most likely just hurt a lot.

I really like the look of some Hottentotta species like jayakari and franzwerneri. They need really warm temps though, which can be a con.

Parabuthus are less colorful in my opinion. They do have impressive sizes and eat really well.

From what I've seen hottenttota is hyper Aggresive while parabuthis apears more laid back. Price will also affect my overal decision as well.

 

[ArachnoDrew]

They are both equally as aggressive. Hottentotta has more attitude surely but parabuthus generate much better feeding responses.

There are some very colorful parabuthus. Far more colorful than hottentotta in mu opinion

 

[ArachnoDrew]

As NYAN stated hottentotta require much higher temps for proper growth

 

[Alex99]

As NYAN stated hottentotta require much higher temps for proper growth

Looks like I'll be going with Parabuthis. Thanks guys

 

[FrDoc]

Good decision! I have three different Parabuthus species, and none disappoints. I keep them at room temp, 70-78 F. depending on time of year (usually 78). All are great eaters, and pretty bold, so do be careful (long tongs ALWAYS). My P. schlechteri has actually taken prey out of the tongs on several occasions. Every one of my specimens is out most of the time, only being reclusive during the molt cycle.

 

[docwade87]

Good decision indeed! When I kept scorpions, the parabuthus were always some of my favorites!

 

[ArachnoDrew]

Good decision! I have three different Parabuthus species, and none disappoints. I keep them at room temp, 70-78 F. depending on time of year (usually 78). All are great eaters, and pretty bold, so do be careful (long tongs ALWAYS). My P. schlechteri has actually taken prey out of the tongs on several occasions. Every one of my specimens is out most of the time, only being reclusive during the molt cycle.

I'd reccomend raising those temps . They would do much better

 

[FrDoc]

I'd reccomend raising those temps . They would do much better

I KNEW someone would chime in with such a remark. However, don’t take that as a disagreement, given certain conditions I would tend to agree. My set ups are in a room that gets direct sun for about one hour in the morning, and indirect for most of the day. I have situated their enclosures in such a way as they benefit of the direct sun for its duration. Consequently, I’m sure the temp in their enclosures is higher than the ambient room temp.

 

[ArachnoDrew]

I KNEW someone would chime in with such a remark. However, don’t take that as a disagreement, given certain conditions I would tend to agree. My set ups are in a room that get direct sun for about one hour in the morning, and indirect for most of the day. I have situated their enclosures in such a way as they benefit of the direct sun for its duration. Consequently, I’m sure the temp in their enclosures is higher than the ambient room temp.

Are your parabuthus adults

 

[FrDoc]

Are your parabuthus adults

Sub. They were all 2 or 3 instar when I got them (all at different times). Two have molted twice, and one once in my care.