Androctonus molting questions

[zekk]

Hi, my androctonus gonneti is deep in premolt. 5i to 6i. I'm interested in what people have to say about their humidity and molting requirements. My friend who I got her from said all I need to do is spray the cage a little everyday once she is refusing food and is visibly bulging. Keeping it dry otherwise. I am doing as told. He keeps hundreds, many in deli cups and doesn't struggle with molts. However, in care sheets and other places online, I can't seem to find mention of doing anything in preparation for androctonus molts. I care for other scorpion species at work but don't deal with super arid species. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[HOITrance]

I just do my normal mist down a corner once a week. I am too paranoid about mycosis to risk add too much humidity

 

[Richard McJimsey]

My Androctonus molt just fine even if it's been weeks/months between mistings. You can get them to molt sooner (once they're already in premolt) by misting more often. This is a helpful trick for slow growing species that may be in premolt for extended periods.