Well frankly, the main difference between imperator and dictator is one is green and one is black. Obviously arachnologists will note pectine counts and pedipalp granulation, among many other things I'm sure, but from what I've observed they have same care requirements and similar behaviour...
Fascinating discussion. I feared it was another tiresome "coolest" scorpion thread. I've always been interested in venom toxicology. Unfortunately, published texts are prohibitively expensive. Great examination of a complex topic.
If you use pure clay it will harden like rock. The problem is your scorpion will instinctually try to tunnel and may damage its pedipalps and chelicerae if the substrate is too hard. The 3:1 sand/ clay mix will work well and you can make starter tunnels by using dollar store balloons (the ones...
Excavator is great; just make sure you use it with sand in a 1 to 3 mixture otherwise it gets too hard. It's great to watch them tunnel. I keep mine bone dry. I subscribe to the theory that desert species get the majority of their required water from their prey. I offer water once per month...
Good evening. I noticed my A versicolor has become largely unresponsive after her last moult. She is an adult approximately fours years old. Always a good eater and actively webs, she has always been in excellent health. She moulted about three days ago and the moult appears good, but now...
I'm just thrilled to see another Canuck scorp lover - and in BC! Please keep us apprised of their progress. I know I would be interested if you establish a sucessful breeding program. I was in the Philippines last year and saw some really cool spiders and beetles, but no scorpions...
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