black rock scorpions urodacus manicataus

[sarahpirie78]

hi I'm a newbie lol

I'm looking at getting a couple black rock scorpions I've read so much stuff on this forum I'm wondering if there is anywhere online I can read about handling these scorpions letting them walk on me and such or should I just use a glove (what glove do I use?) and a small container to move? I'm just unsure of the little details. any and all advice accepted aswell and thanks everyone

 

[adam james]

For moving or capturing temporarily, I would suggest using a deli cup placed in the enclosure, and a small (clean obviously) paint brush with soft bristles. Use that to coax the scorpion into the container while on its side, then flip it up and add the lid and you are golden. Scorpions are faster than they look. If the scorpion decides to bolt, you may not be able to stop it without risking injury to the scorpion and possibly yourself. They also have a little bit of weight, so a fall to a hard surface can kill them, or break a limb off (which do not re-generate).