Can you overfeed a scorpion ?

[Ferrachi]

Personal opinion... Can you overfeed a scorpion ?

 

[Poonjab]

Yes. I mean.. eventually it will refuse. But I see no reason to plump them to the point of looking like they are going to pop.

 

[Ferrachi]

Yes. I mean.. eventually it will refuse. But I see no reason to plump them to the point of looking like they are going to pop.

I have this one scorpion that will keep eating if I keep the crickets coming... it's crazy

 

[darkness975]

Personal opinion... Can you overfeed a scorpion ?

Yes it is possible. By nature they are opportunistic given the fact that in their natural environment there is no guarantee when the next meal will come along. It could be months between feeding opportunities. Therefore they will take any chance they can get to eat which will result in a horridly obese animal if they are allowed to keep stuffing themselves.

 

[connieisdead]

Would definitely NOT recommend overfeeding scorpions. Even if they keep eating, it's not healthy to feed them more than necessary, you'll end up with an obese scorpion with a shortened lifespan.

 

[Dr SkyTower]

they'll keep eating until they are full, then they'll ignore further prey items. But they don't need to be fed every day. Once a week is enough for a scorpion.

 

[Ferrachi]

Yes it is possible. By nature they are opportunistic given the fact that in their natural environment there is no guarantee when the next meal will come along. It could be months between feeding opportunities. Therefore they will take any chance they can get to eat which will result in a horridly obese animal if they are allowed to keep stuffing themselves.

Totally makes sense why some won't stop eating...