CarrotsBiteBack
Arachnopeon
- Joined
- Sep 17, 2021
- Messages
- 21
Good morning everyone,
I have wanted a scorpion since I was a mini human, I’m now a larger human still and without one. Tragic, I know. My partner of nearly twenty years has FINALLY agreed to let me have one or two. There a few scorpion species that I have looked into over the years, I am very drawn to the Pandinus species in particular, probably impressive size and structure. Anyway these are some that I was thinking of and some - not all - of my reasoning behind them.
P. imperator - appears to be a standard in general scorpion keeping and good for first timers. Let’s face it these guys are beautifully impressive! There is a lot of easy information found should an issue arise. Downfall they are expensive and harder to come by.
P. dictator - these are supposedly less defensive in favour of being timid, similar to imperator in looks. Again a decent bit of information easily found. Downside harder than imperator to come by.
P. cavimanus - beautiful looking species. Somewhat good information. Drawback perhaps not suitable for beginners. Not seen often in UK to buy.
H. spinifer - again seems a good stable scorpion for first timers. Good deal of information, again, should a problem arise. Decent life expectancy- not essential in my decision making but it’s a pro. Very easy to come by.
H. cyaneus - again seems a good first timer. Good information. Partner seems to like this one. Easily found to buy.
I am aware that most/all scorpions are defensive and can pinch or sting dependant on their claw or tail size. I am not a person who has any desire to handle any future scorpion(s) or to go around provoking them whilst carrying out husbandry work.
I am completely open to new species or better suited species for beginners, just please do not suggest any Thelyphonida/vinegaroons, I do not know why but they confuse me and I am not keen on their look.
I have a variety of tarantulas so already have a plentiful food supply ranging from the small; FFF and bean weevils to the big; crickets and locusts, not a Dubia roach fan. So feeding is not an issue.
Also whilst here and gaining information before committing to buy. I use specific substrate for my T’s from The Spider Shop, Terra spider brand - earth tiger/rainforest etc, are scorpions substrate specific too? I’ve read varying and highly opposing opinions on what people keep theirs on but I would like a more personalised answer from the community.
Finally, honest opinions on this scorpling or older? I am leaning more towards scorpling so I have the enjoyment of seeing it grow.
Thanks for sticking around this far,
Carrots.
I have wanted a scorpion since I was a mini human, I’m now a larger human still and without one. Tragic, I know. My partner of nearly twenty years has FINALLY agreed to let me have one or two. There a few scorpion species that I have looked into over the years, I am very drawn to the Pandinus species in particular, probably impressive size and structure. Anyway these are some that I was thinking of and some - not all - of my reasoning behind them.
P. imperator - appears to be a standard in general scorpion keeping and good for first timers. Let’s face it these guys are beautifully impressive! There is a lot of easy information found should an issue arise. Downfall they are expensive and harder to come by.
P. dictator - these are supposedly less defensive in favour of being timid, similar to imperator in looks. Again a decent bit of information easily found. Downside harder than imperator to come by.
P. cavimanus - beautiful looking species. Somewhat good information. Drawback perhaps not suitable for beginners. Not seen often in UK to buy.
H. spinifer - again seems a good stable scorpion for first timers. Good deal of information, again, should a problem arise. Decent life expectancy- not essential in my decision making but it’s a pro. Very easy to come by.
H. cyaneus - again seems a good first timer. Good information. Partner seems to like this one. Easily found to buy.
I am aware that most/all scorpions are defensive and can pinch or sting dependant on their claw or tail size. I am not a person who has any desire to handle any future scorpion(s) or to go around provoking them whilst carrying out husbandry work.
I am completely open to new species or better suited species for beginners, just please do not suggest any Thelyphonida/vinegaroons, I do not know why but they confuse me and I am not keen on their look.
I have a variety of tarantulas so already have a plentiful food supply ranging from the small; FFF and bean weevils to the big; crickets and locusts, not a Dubia roach fan. So feeding is not an issue.
Also whilst here and gaining information before committing to buy. I use specific substrate for my T’s from The Spider Shop, Terra spider brand - earth tiger/rainforest etc, are scorpions substrate specific too? I’ve read varying and highly opposing opinions on what people keep theirs on but I would like a more personalised answer from the community.
Finally, honest opinions on this scorpling or older? I am leaning more towards scorpling so I have the enjoyment of seeing it grow.
Thanks for sticking around this far,
Carrots.