Myrmeleon
Arachnoknight
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The title pretty much explains it but please say why. I would like to hear people's reasoning.
Not everyone would consider that a plus. If you like a unique challenge chances are you've already kept a wide variety of animals anyway.Present a unique challenge to keep/rear/breed
As opposed to the fangs of a Tarantula which look the same as the stinger on the Scorpion's telson and perform the same task of envenomation?Wrong thread, I think. But my answer is tarantulas, no question. I've never really liked scorpions all that much, the giant claws and (usually) huge stinger freak me out. Even docile emperors scare me.
In my opinion the giant claws and stinger is precisely part of what makes the scorpion such an awesome invert.Wrong thread, I think. But my answer is tarantulas, no question. I've never really liked scorpions all that much, the giant claws and (usually) huge stinger freak me out. Even docile emperors scare me.
I think what he was trying to convey was the fact that tarantulas (despite being enormous, hairy spiders) have nothing visually threatening or sharp protruding from them on a cursory glance. The 'fur' and clustered eyes may actually appear cute to newcomers of the hobby.As opposed to the fangs of a Tarantula which look the same as the stinger on the Scorpion's telson and perform the same task of envenomation?
I actually started the invertebrate keeping hobby with Scorpions. Never thought the day would come that I would own a Tarantula, let alone more than one Tarantula.
Never say never, after all.
I want to hear people use their own definitions of what makes a good pet. For example, you could say that scorpions make a better pet due to them being more active, whike another person might prefer a pet to be more lethargic (although I don't know anyone who would like a pet rock). Your opinion is what makes this interestingDefine 'Pet'. Very subjective. The question is like 'who is the best musician?'. Your personal take, your personal criteria.
You shouldn't be using lights with Scorpions. Most reptile equipment is also useless for Scorpions.If you have old fish tank equipment, reptile equipment, lighting etc. you could give them extreme comfort b/c they are simple creatures and basic setups are almost overkill on comfort.
I understood as much. I was merely opening up a notation for a bit further discussion.I think what he was trying to convey was the fact that tarantulas (despite being enormous, hairy spiders) have nothing visually threatening or sharp protruding from them on a cursory glance. The 'fur' and clustered eyes may actually appear cute to newcomers of the hobby.
Yea the lighting would be useless indeed. The pump/airstones on the other hand can be used as a diy fogger which is pretty simple and more budget friendly than a store bought humidifier. The substrate can be used if sand/pebbles were included depending on species and the decor from my old setups is all i use. I still had old gutload that now i can give my feeder crickets and reptile water bowls my scorpions now use. Ceramic heater for heating requirements and me personally I'm good to go. If people are creative enough most anything can be used for different purposesYou shouldn't be using lights with Scorpions. Most reptile equipment is also useless for Scorpions.
The only thing you might need is a heat pad. maybe. It is still best to use a space heater in the room, though.
May I offer a suggestion? Feeding your crickets fish flakes is a thousand times easier than anything else.Yea the lighting would be useless indeed. The pump/airstones on the other hand can be used as a diy fogger which is pretty simple and more budget friendly than a store bought humidifier. The substrate can be used if sand/pebbles were included depending on species and the decor from my old setups is all i use. I still had old gutload that now i can give my feeder crickets and reptile water bowls my scorpions now use. Ceramic heater for heating requirements and me personally I'm good to go. If people are creative enough most anything can be used for different purposes
Yea I used flakes a long time ago and didn't care for them. I usually use alfalfa as its readily available for me to get and seems to smell better to me. I remember reading that it doesn't matter one way or the other if scorpions eat the gut loaded crickets or not so thats a plus but they will be anyways b/c of my other creatures. Appreciate the suggestion anyhowMay I offer a suggestion? Feeding your crickets fish flakes is a thousand times easier than anything else.
They're dry and cheap.
The term "gut loading" is a carry over from the reptile world, scorpions don't need anything special from the crickets, as long as they're alive and hydrated they're good to go.