Best age scorpion for a newbie?

brow82

Arachnopeon
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Viv is all set up now on lookout for the right scorpion but want advise on best age for a Newby as seen some that are I2,I3 and also sub adult/adults but unsure what's best??
 

Tarantuland

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If you have a viv set up go for one that fits that size. IMO inverts are unlike reptiles that you’re better off setting up after purchase. Scorpions in general do not grow fast
 

brow82

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If you have a viv set up go for one that fits that size. IMO inverts are unlike reptiles that you’re better off setting up after purchase. Scorpions in general do not grow fast
Was meaning more that if scorlping is a I3 are they harder to care for than a sub adult with me being a newbie
 

ZX14

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In my experience the smaller the scorpion is the more touchy it can be. If I was brand new to keeping scorps, I'd start with as high of an instar as I could go. I'd say 4i+ would be best in my opinion 🙂 depending upon which species it is, 2i specimens can be really small. Just my opinions 😀
 
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