Any small scorpions good for beginners?

[spudzilla]

Are there any small scorpions that are good for beginners or at least that have milder venom?

 

[cantthinkofone]

I would still stick with an emp for beginner. I know they get bigger then what you want but they are super calm, mild and fun

 

[Amoeba]

Centruroides hentzi. They are tiny, adorable, and communal.

Emps are boring.

EDIT: Not sure if Vaejovis carolinianus makes it to WV but they are also tiny and have mild venom.

 

[spudzilla]

I recently acquired a Halogenes troglodytes and a Hadrurus arizonensis, but I'd like something smaller too. I have T's both big and small. I'd like to do the same with scorpions.

 

[Quinquangular]

Centruroides hentzi. They are tiny, adorable, and communal.

Emps are boring.

EDIT: Not sure if Vaejovis carolinianus makes it to WV but they are also tiny and have mild venom.

Where can I find a Striped Bark Scorpion?
I live in Kansas so it should be common. Anywhere I should look? Nearby I have some type of forest-y area with a lot of leaves and trees. Should I look there? Near my fence I have a woodpile.. Should I dig into there and look for them?

 

[Amoeba]

Where can I find a Striped Bark Scorpion?
I live in Kansas so it should be common. Anywhere I should look? Nearby I have some type of forest-y area with a lot of leaves and trees. Should I look there? Near my fence I have a woodpile.. Should I dig into there and look for them?

I dunno they are a different species which means they are a whole different ballgame. Try looking under stuff and shining UV light.

 

[spudzilla]

No, no scorpions in WV. I've never seen one and have never heard of someone catching one. Now, when I lived in Durango, Mexico (I was actually born there), there were tons of scorpions. Deadly ones too, at least medically significant. I remember the majority of them being smaller, but that was a long time ago and I was too young to know what species they were. At the time, all I knew was that they could kill me and had to be squished.

EDIT: Actually, I just looked it up and it looks like Vaejovis carolinianus makes it to southern WV. I live on the Ohio, Kentuky, WV tristate area. No scorpions here.

 

[Galapoheros]

No, no scorpions in WV. I've never seen one and have never heard of someone catching one. Now, when I lived in Durango, Mexico (I was actually born there), there were tons of scorpions. Deadly ones too, at least medically significant. I remember the majority of them being smaller, but that was a long time ago and I was too young to know what species they were. At the time, all I knew was that they could kill me and had to be squished.

Ha, I think most of us were taught that when we were kids. There are still adults today that will kill every snake, scorpion and spider they see because of what they were taught, just to play it safe so the parents thought, and their parents, and their parents.... Diplocentrus species are pretty mild, common but hard to find on the market sometimes since there aren't very many people living where they are out in desert areas.

 

[Ryan2]

Israeli gold scorpion aka scorpio maurus palmatus. stings are mild but watch out these little guys can be fiesty. Good luck

 

[KDiiX]

Israeli gold scorpion aka scorpio maurus palmatus. stings are mild but watch out these little guys can be fiesty. Good luck

But they might be a little bit boring for beginners because you see them twice a year if you're lucky.
I would recommend uroplectes sp. They are great colorful scorpions with body length about 2, 5-4 cm, with mild venom, you can keep adults in pairs or groups, grow fast and are just great ;-)
But as far as i know they are not easy to get in usa but if you can get some get them ;-)

 

[JZC]

R.juceneus. I want one of those, and I want to get into scorps

 

[~Abyss~]

My family is from Durango too, thats how I got into scorps. Nothing scarier to us mexicans than an "alacran de durango".
@JZC, why dont you get into scorpions. Let me know if theres anything I can do to help.

 

[Munch]

H.spinigerus or S.mesaensis ?

 

[Shufle3]

I would recommend any Vaejovis. Carolinianus is my favorite. There are A LOT of cool small scorpions, but the best ones have pretty bad stings. T. stigmurus, R. crassicauda, and any Orthochirus are really REALLY cool, but you DO NOT want to get stung by them. Then again, you don't even want to get stung by an emperor.

 

[cantthinkofone]

Jzc R. Junceus is awesome. What's stopping you?

 

[G. Carnell]

how about Diplocentrus spp. or Uroctonus mordax?

Both pretty "slow" and small sized scorpions with different personalities, and 'harmless'


I remember rearing Diplo babies was a long process (D.lindo), but I can't remember them having special keeping requirements!

 

[cantthinkofone]

Who has mordax? I've been looking for a small time and I can't find any.

 

[aznative86]

I started out with Centruroides sculpturatus, although they are venomous I do not handle them, even with a glove for the simple fact they are super quick and their temperament ranges. Besides that they are great to watch at night time, feed very often and kick ass while doing it, they are great in groups as well and are easy maintenance considering they live in our 130 degree summers . PM Me if you want

Hope ya find what your looking for, I think all scorpions are the coolest things ever

 

[Boatman]

H.spinigerus are a small-ish, and pretty hardy desert species. They will sometimes eat each other, though.

 

[Smokehound714]

Im actually going to be searching for uroctonus mordax soon..