Taking Care of Mom & the Kids

[Fausta]

I posted a few days ago about my Paruroctonus boreus which gave birth Firday. She has now about 20 or so little creatures on her back. I gave her a delegged and otherwise slowed cricket and I believe she ate it. I plan to remove mom in a week or so when the babies start cruising on their own. In the meantime, should I be feeding the mom more often or just leave things as they are for awhile. I have had scorpions for many years, but this is my first experience with young. Have a look at the family through the link. It is the best image I could get without disturbing her.
I appreciate any help that guys can give me.
Kelly

PS. It is looking like my A. australis is gravid. Oh boy!!!:? http://www.maltergalleries.com/catalog/prodimg/sabina/Northern Scorpion C.jpg

 

[Kugellager]

It would probably be fine to wait to feed her more until the babies are off her back...though feeding her the dead ones seemed to work...I don't see a prob with what you are doing.

John
];')

 

[Fausta]

Thanks for the vote of confidence. We'll hold steady until the fat tails spill out.
Kelly