bad scorp

[AK47]

He got caught frolicking in water bowl and dirty it up. I dont know what those white paint looking stains that are on him.

 

[ScorpFreakKing666]

LOL! Those white paint looking stains are the scorpions bodily waste. Sometimes they have "Accidents" on themselves.

 

[AK47]

LOL! Those white paint looking stains are the scorpions bodily waste. Sometimes they have "Accidents" on themselves.

is there anyway to clean it off this dirty boy?

 

[Lubed Tweezer]

Let it dry up until it goes crusty, it should crumble away by itself.

 

[AK47]

Nice and clean



yey!

 

[Ferrachi]

That's a lot of water for a Leiurus

 

[AK47]

That's a lot of water for a Leiurus

Sure is...there's a heating pad underneath and it evaporates in like 3 days ,plus he likes to take bath in it...kinda like a scorpion hot tub.

 

[Ferrachi]

Just be careful of mycosis

 

[AK47]

Just be careful of mycosis

I will...

BUT I highly, unequivocally doubt a little dish of water would cause mycosis.

 

[ArachnoDrew]

I will...

BUT I highly, unequivocally doubt a little dish of water would cause mycosis.

You would be very surprised then

 

[The Snark]

You would be very surprised then

One little pin head dot of black mold in bath tub. Came back in 5 days, hundreds of black dots.

 

[AK47]

Okay, so I lowered the water level...

 

[Dr SkyTower]

That's a huge bath for a desert scorpion Its best to let that evaporate completely before refilling it. There is a risk of mycosis - desert scorpions are very prone to it. They've adapted to surviving with very little water, which is why they're so mycosis-prone. And yes, the white spots on the scorpion is scorpion poop.

 

[drublenaut]

Based on the prior posts, does that mean a desert hairy scorpion should have a dehumidifier? I want to get one next year, but am worried about moving to an area with 80% humidity levels.

 

[LucaBrasi3]

Im jealous wish I had a big male. That's a very healthy boy. I have a female shes much smaller. And just had babies. I use a sponge for water. I soak it squeeze it out lightly and put it on opposite side of her enclosure. I have never seen her go near it. I let it dry up and do it over about 1 a week.

 

[Ferrachi]

Based on the prior posts, does that mean a desert hairy scorpion should have a dehumidifier? I want to get one next year, but am worried about moving to an area with 80% humidity levels.

Is it really humid inside where you're moving to ?

 

[drublenaut]

Is it really humid inside where you're moving to ?

Well, I want to move back to the northern midwest, which can get pretty humid. That said, you do have a good point. I could just get a dehumidifier for the room.

 

[Ferrachi]

Well, I want to move back to the northern midwest, which can get pretty humid. That said, you do have a good point. I could just get a dehumidifier for the room.

You should be fine, I can't see the inside of a home being so humid that the walls are wet... LOL

 

[AK47]

Im jealous wish I had a big male. That's a very healthy boy. I have a female shes much smaller. And just had babies. I use a sponge for water. I soak it squeeze it out lightly and put it on opposite side of her enclosure. I have never seen her go near it. I let it dry up and do it over about 1 a week.

No need to be envy brother, it took me 17 yrs getting back to the hobby to get another healthy big-o male one. You will get one even bigger than mine soon enough. I started out back in 03' with asian forest, then graduated to LQ for about another 5-6yrs. Due to constant travelling work related I had to sell my entire collection 15plus total scorps. NOw things slowed down with Covid, i was able to attend an herps show and snatched Covid19(his name) up quick! I brought a magnifying glass to inspect Covid19 before I paid. I made sure all the legs, under belly combs are in prestine condition. Also gently shake x2 the container to see if he is active and in fighting posture.

 

[AK47]

So, I guess water evaporated faster than expected and once again Covid19 was playing in it.