Can someone tell me what kind of scorpion this is?

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http://www.harkphoto.com/scorpion.jpg




Any help would be appreciated

 

[Stormcrow]

To me, looks like a juvenile male Centruroides gracilis.

 

[-Pepsi-Addict-]

I don't know all the classes, what is it commonly referred to as?

 

[Stormcrow]

Honestly, common names are a drag and vary even dealers/breeders create their own common names for the animals they sell. But the most often used common name is Florida Bark Scorpion (Centruroides gracilis). Google it. What is the significance of the scorpion in question, may I ask? I may be of further assistance.

 

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Well, I actually just bought one, and the pet store didnt know what it was, so I got home and checked around a little bit, and came to that conclusion, just wanted to make sure

 

[Stormcrow]

Well you came to the right place as there is alot of scorpion keeping experience on this board. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate?

 

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Most definately Glad I found this place actually, always nice to have something like this to fall back on


Couple things I am wondering about them, is the venom, I know they are venemous, but I cant really find anything on this exact type of species as to exactly HOW dangerous they are.


Also, temperment, and maybe tell me some houseing tips you might have?


Thanks

 

[carpe scorpio]

Welcome to arachnoboards!, You may find this helpful, http://www.visualadvance.com/invertcare/caresheets/scorpions/Centruroides/Centruroidesgracilis.html There is also a species account at the top of this forum under "topic posts".

 

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Cool Thanks for the link

 

[carpe scorpio]

You're welcome.

 

[Stormcrow]

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Here is a informative page about
Centruroides gracilis (Buthidae) from one of the most resourceful and informed sites on the net, The Scorpion Files.

 

[SocialistDray]

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Did the pet store tell you much about them.. seems to me you may not know much about the collecting . or stuff like that...lmao. but uhm yea if you need help just ask... i dont recomend handling it. Centruriodes margaritatus... all bark scorpions seem to be a little touchy. and the sting isnt like.. nice or anything. hope you didnt over pay. quite the common scorpion.MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PLENTY OF MOISTURE. AND A NICE HIDING SPOT! NEEDS HUMIDITY

 

[carpe scorpio]

Did the pet store tell you much about them.. seems to me you may not know much about the collecting . or stuff like that...lmao. but uhm yea if you need help just ask... i dont recomend handling it. Centruriodes margaritatus... all bark scorpions seem to be a little touchy. and the sting isnt like.. nice or anything. hope you didnt over pay. quite the common scorpion.MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PLENTY OF MOISTURE. AND A NICE HIDING SPOT! NEEDS HUMIDITY

Did you even read the previous posts and follow the links?.

 

[-Pepsi-Addict-]

Did the pet store tell you much about them.. seems to me you may not know much about the collecting . or stuff like that...lmao. but uhm yea if you need help just ask... i dont recomend handling it. Centruriodes margaritatus... all bark scorpions seem to be a little touchy. and the sting isnt like.. nice or anything. hope you didnt over pay. quite the common scorpion.MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PLENTY OF MOISTURE. AND A NICE HIDING SPOT! NEEDS HUMIDITY

No, they didn't know what kind it was, so they couldn't tell me much about it, hence me coming here Also, I have bred emperors for about 3 years now, so I do like to think I know a little bit

 

[Eurypterid]

Honestly, common names are a drag and vary even dealers/breeders create their own common names for the animals they sell. But the most often used common name is Florida Bark Scorpion (Centruroides gracilis). Google it. What is the significance of the scorpion in question, may I ask? I may be of further assistance.

Just to give an example of the problems with common names, the official common name (there is an effort to assign official common names to arachnids just like what has been done with birds) is Slenderbrown Bark Scorpion. Also, Florida Bark Scorpion more accurately refers to Centruroides hentzi. Despite all this, Stormcrow is correct in saying that the name is often used to refer to C. gracilis.

 

[fusion121]

Just to give an example of the problems with common names, the official common name (there is an effort to assign official common names to arachnids just like what has been done with birds) is Slenderbrown Bark Scorpion. Also, Florida Bark Scorpion more accurately refers to Centruroides hentzi. Despite all this, Stormcrow is correct in saying that the name is often used to refer to C. gracilis.

I thought the official common name of C. hentzi was "Hentz striped scorpion", though perhaps thats out of date?

 

[Eurypterid]

I thought the official common name of C. hentzi was "Hentz striped scorpion", though perhaps thats out of date?

Yes, it is, but if you use the name Florida Bark Scorpion, C. hentzi is the better fit than C. gracilis. The name is used for both species by different people. C. hentzi is at least a native species to Florida, and found primarily there, while C. gracilis is an import (though an old and well established one) and is found all over the Caribbean and Central America, with populations in South America and even the Canary Islands. As I said, the name is just a good example of the problem with common names.

 

[fusion121]

As I said, the name is just a good example of the problem with common names.

Obviously , best just to stick to scientific names.