I've seen a few of these scorp's on tv and pictures and I might want one, for those of you who own one are they worth the buy? Are they pretty active instead of laying around like my emp's do? Give me some detail's on why or why not I should or shouldn't buy one thank's.
Androctonus mauritanicus Good Buy Or Not?
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scorpions arent sports figures. if you want to see action, buy some centruroides exilicauda and leave them in a glass tank with a substrate of just sand. take out all places to hide. add a heat lamp and drop in a feeder roach that is active and twice their size. if you want action ... thats where youl see it.
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Hey,
A.mauritanicus is easily one of the most awesome and impressive scorps in the hobby. With that said keeping a spp like this should only be done so for observation purposes or for studying their habits. If you just want to get one because you just want to see them running around all the time, you probably wont. Most spp of any scorp will be more retreat oriented and will usually come out at night to forage. Androctonus scorpions are built for survival, and are damn good at it. But unfortunately along with that comes lack of activity.
cheers
steve
A.mauritanicus is easily one of the most awesome and impressive scorps in the hobby. With that said keeping a spp like this should only be done so for observation purposes or for studying their habits. If you just want to get one because you just want to see them running around all the time, you probably wont. Most spp of any scorp will be more retreat oriented and will usually come out at night to forage. Androctonus scorpions are built for survival, and are damn good at it. But unfortunately along with that comes lack of activity.
cheers
steve
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I would get a pair or more if you have the money. Their great scorpions, eat well and easliy one of the more impressive scorps out there in my opinion. As far as activity it seems to vary as with most scorps. Some days I'll see mine out and about exploring and sometimes I won't see them for weeks at a time.
I'm sure you have done your research and know about the potential danger involved with keeping this species so I won't get into that.
All in all I highly recommend a couple of these and I don't think you will be dissapointed one bit.
I'm sure you have done your research and know about the potential danger involved with keeping this species so I won't get into that.
All in all I highly recommend a couple of these and I don't think you will be dissapointed one bit.
8ball,
What can I say about this species that I haven't said a thousand times in the past!
First, This is *probably* the most inoffensive of the common Androctonus species sold by the pet-trade. DO NOT take the term inoffensive to imply that they will not "sting" if they perceive a threat because, they will!
They are large, powerful scorps with highly toxic venom and like A. australis, can inject copious amounts! They are responsible for 60% of all scorpion-related deaths in at least 1 region of Morocco, and their potential to cause severe systemic effects and death should not be discharged lightly.
However, with the standard pre-cautionary warning out of the way, A. mauritanicus is a worthy captive and if respected and the keeper uses a bit of common sense, can be maintained with no fear of an envenomation. They acclimate well to captivity and to disturbances.
My personal advice is this: if you **KNOW** you're ready and responsible enough to keep such a species then do so. If you have any doubt in your ability to work with such an animal during maintenance, enclosure transfers, etc. you're not ready. Very simple!
And no! I'm not in anyway implying that this species is aggressive (a highly inaccurate term) or that it will attempt to sting without some provocation. However, they can be unpredictable and can instantaneously assume a defensive posture and launch one or multiple caudal attacks (most caudal attacks by Androctonus species are non-penetrative) that may result in an envenomation. These scorps are also very powerful and unlike their more high-strung, nervous cousins A. bicolor and A. crassicauda, their attack is almost calculated for surprise and efficiency.
They are no less impressive in a full threat display than A. australis and when thoroughly prepared for defense, no less intimidating seeing multiple drops of venom running down the large, thick, curved aculeus!
If you're ready, get a pair. If not, you may want to start to prepare for Androctonus with some of those wimpy Parabuthus species! LOL
Being ready calls to mind an incident when a friend of mine decided he wanted to keep a rattler (Western D-back no less!). He had been keeping boids and kings for a few years and decided (he was very sure) he was ready for that "step-up" to a venomous snake. So, I handed him a hook and told him to get one of my wc male black racers out of his enclosure. After a thorough lashing by a very pissed-off "blackie" and more than a few rips and tears from some incredibly sharp teeth that resulted in a great deal of blood loss from his hands and arms (it was hilarious!), he decided he'd stick to keeping boids! LOL
He just wasn't as ready as he thought he was!!! LOL
What can I say about this species that I haven't said a thousand times in the past!
First, This is *probably* the most inoffensive of the common Androctonus species sold by the pet-trade. DO NOT take the term inoffensive to imply that they will not "sting" if they perceive a threat because, they will!
They are large, powerful scorps with highly toxic venom and like A. australis, can inject copious amounts! They are responsible for 60% of all scorpion-related deaths in at least 1 region of Morocco, and their potential to cause severe systemic effects and death should not be discharged lightly.
However, with the standard pre-cautionary warning out of the way, A. mauritanicus is a worthy captive and if respected and the keeper uses a bit of common sense, can be maintained with no fear of an envenomation. They acclimate well to captivity and to disturbances.
My personal advice is this: if you **KNOW** you're ready and responsible enough to keep such a species then do so. If you have any doubt in your ability to work with such an animal during maintenance, enclosure transfers, etc. you're not ready. Very simple!
And no! I'm not in anyway implying that this species is aggressive (a highly inaccurate term) or that it will attempt to sting without some provocation. However, they can be unpredictable and can instantaneously assume a defensive posture and launch one or multiple caudal attacks (most caudal attacks by Androctonus species are non-penetrative) that may result in an envenomation. These scorps are also very powerful and unlike their more high-strung, nervous cousins A. bicolor and A. crassicauda, their attack is almost calculated for surprise and efficiency.
They are no less impressive in a full threat display than A. australis and when thoroughly prepared for defense, no less intimidating seeing multiple drops of venom running down the large, thick, curved aculeus!
If you're ready, get a pair. If not, you may want to start to prepare for Androctonus with some of those wimpy Parabuthus species! LOL
Being ready calls to mind an incident when a friend of mine decided he wanted to keep a rattler (Western D-back no less!). He had been keeping boids and kings for a few years and decided (he was very sure) he was ready for that "step-up" to a venomous snake. So, I handed him a hook and told him to get one of my wc male black racers out of his enclosure. After a thorough lashing by a very pissed-off "blackie" and more than a few rips and tears from some incredibly sharp teeth that resulted in a great deal of blood loss from his hands and arms (it was hilarious!), he decided he'd stick to keeping boids! LOL
He just wasn't as ready as he thought he was!!! LOL
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All Androctonus can be kept the same.
8ball...
A. mauris are great captives....Keep them dry with corkbark hides, on sand....Keep the temps in the low to mid 80's with virtually no humidity. This is a species well acclimated to a harsh desert environment, and as such much time will be spent in and under retreats....They do forage at night though, so if you're looking for some activity, you might try checking it out then.....
Prymal hit the nail on the head regrding the danger these creatures are capable of....This is a VERY venomous creature, and should be afforded the same respect that you would give any other creature with the potential to kill you. Liberal use of long forceps, an escape-proof lockable enclosure and a good measure of common sense are absolute necessities for those even thinking about acquiring one or more of these.
If you're ready A. mauris make very rewarding captives, feed very well and look simply awesome. One of my favorite scorps to keep!
-AzAtrox
A. mauris are great captives....Keep them dry with corkbark hides, on sand....Keep the temps in the low to mid 80's with virtually no humidity. This is a species well acclimated to a harsh desert environment, and as such much time will be spent in and under retreats....They do forage at night though, so if you're looking for some activity, you might try checking it out then.....
Prymal hit the nail on the head regrding the danger these creatures are capable of....This is a VERY venomous creature, and should be afforded the same respect that you would give any other creature with the potential to kill you. Liberal use of long forceps, an escape-proof lockable enclosure and a good measure of common sense are absolute necessities for those even thinking about acquiring one or more of these.
If you're ready A. mauris make very rewarding captives, feed very well and look simply awesome. One of my favorite scorps to keep!
-AzAtrox
As you'll note in the above photos, the focus is primarily upon the large, dagger-like aculeus and powerful metasoma. How powerful? During the above photos, a large fem struck the camera filter with such force that it shook the camera and I thought she had broken the glass filter!
Erm, had 4 mauris...sweet buggers but lazy...still second instar.
I'm still thinkin of upping the numbers to 8...
Do i need to mix in peat into their 100% sand substrate ?
I've fed them up too. Wats the best temp for them ?
I keep them in my hall which happens to be the hottest place in the house.
lookin at least at 32C on a hot day...
I'm still thinkin of upping the numbers to 8...
Do i need to mix in peat into their 100% sand substrate ?
I've fed them up too. Wats the best temp for them ?
I keep them in my hall which happens to be the hottest place in the house.
lookin at least at 32C on a hot day...
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Luc, GREAT pics of the specified parts. The tail is what impresses me. I have to get one of these.
David
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Well... if you want some : http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=73021&highlight=mauritanicus 
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Hi,Ythier said:Well... if you want some : http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=73021&highlight=mauritanicus
What do you consider interesting that you don,t have already?
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Wow...the list is too long !Aviculariinae said:Hi,
What do you consider interesting that you don,t have already?