Larger Types of Scorpions

[Terrena Laxamentum]

Hello. I'm relatively new to keeping scorpions. I have a trio of P. imperator, and I was wondering if there are any other types of scorpions with similar builds to them? I'm familiar with the other Pandinus species and the Heterometrus genus, just wondering if there was any others that are similar.

 

[miss moxie]

I think that Diplocentrus whitei is similar to Pandinus and Heterometrus, but I'm not sure. I'm new to scorpions.

 

[Galapoheros]

Go here https://www.ntnu.no/ub/scorpion-files/gallery.php Click on the Pandinus, Heterometrus, Hadogenes and some of the Opistophthalmus names to look at a pic of each, the bigger scorpions are in those genera. Hadrurus get pretty big.

 

[Terrena Laxamentum]

Thanks! That does fit my likings. While I was looking up D. whitei, I found this:

What species is this? It really tickles my fancy. Is D. whitei available?

Edit: I like the Opistophthalmus too. Thanks for that link! are any of those available?

 

[RTTB]

Check out Hadogenes.

 

[Terrena Laxamentum]

Hadogenes are cool, but I personally don't really like the flatness of them. I do kind of like H. troglodytes though.

 

[pannaking22]

I don't think Diplocentrus gets all that large even though it's in the same family as many larger species, but I could be wrong.

 

[RTTB]

Diplocentrus are amazing. D whitei gets fair sized.

 

[dragonfire1577]

Hadrurus are very fun to keep, they make burrow systems and then patrol the enclosure at night looking for food, but always return by morning to their burrows.

 

[darkness975]

I also cast a vote for Hadrurus arizonensis. While not as massive as Pandinus spp. or Heterometrus spp. they are decently sized in their own right and their tunnel systems can be amazing.

 

[Terrena Laxamentum]

H. arizonensis gets a good size, but it's not "Tanky" enough for my taste. I like a thick, stocky body and large claws. The animal doesn't have to be big, just look big. Sorry if I'm being a pain, I do appreciate everyone's input.

 

[darkness975]

H. arizonensis gets a good size, but it's not "Tanky" enough for my taste. I like a thick, stocky body and large claws. The animal doesn't have to be big, just look big. Sorry if I'm being a pain, I do appreciate everyone's input.

Opistophthalmus

 

[Terrena Laxamentum]

Yeah, those look great. Whats the availability of that genus in the hobby?

 

[RTTB]

Opistophthalmus are available on a lot of dealer"s lists.