Deathstalker

[Geography Guy]

Does anyone know where I can get a deathstalker scorpion?

 

[moricollins]

how much experience do you have?

Mori

P.S. I HONESTLY belief deathstalkers shoudl not be in the "hobby" and only experienced people should keep them.

 

[cashewman1]

Cmon man, Other then a horrible mishap where the terrarium breaks and the stalker gets out Isnt it feasable(Sp?) that anyone could care fro any scorpion as long as they have owned one for like a week, a week is all you really need to do to learn the caring steps and with adde dreserarch your fine, Otherwise all you have to know is dont touch, You can pick it up with 12 inch forceps, put it in a container when cleaning is needed and otherwise never touch it again, idk thats my opinion

 

[Geography Guy]

I have no experience with a deathstalker. I just thought I would keep it like any other desert scorpion I have had. When it comes to touching as inexerienced as I am I know thats just dumb.

 

[Prymal]

Cashew,

You're right about the keeping aspects - anyone with a small bit of common sense can keep scorps. The problems begin to arise when a mistake or misjudgment is made, and regardless of experience, mistakes are made.
For a novice keeper, L. quins are not a very wise choice of a first scorp due to several reasons including the FACTS that they tend to be boring as hell and potentially dangerous.
I keep a rather modest group of L. quins and if I wasn't using them for research purposes, I'd use their enclosures to house a few more interesting scorps such as Hadrurus or Mesobuthus spp!

 

[Geography Guy]

well all I really want is a fairly dangerous scorpion that is very aggressive

 

[SilverGTS]

Does anyone know where I can get a deathstalker scorpion?

i am getting mine in mid april since this is when they are comming in locally...in mtl, pm me if you want more info.. i can hook you up for sure ;P

edit: do you ever go to Ottawa or Montreal? if not I could look at shipping it ups probably.

 

[Ewok]

I'm surprised how cheap L. quins are sold for on web sites, I've seen them for sale for $40 or $50 on one site. Also some web sites won't sell a deathstalker to just anyone who wants one. Technically though any scorpion can be dangerous if your allergic to thier venom lol;P

 

[Geography Guy]

i am getting mine in mid april since this is when they are comming in locally...in mtl, pm me if you want more info.. i can hook you up for sure ;P

edit: do you ever go to Ottawa or Montreal? if not I could look at shipping it ups probably.

Are you talking about Tarantula Canada because that is the only dealer in Montreal I know that sells Deathstalkers?

 

[Raan_Jodus]

well all I really want is a fairly dangerous scorpion that is very aggressive

You can do better than an LQ. From what I've read they really arent that impressive. You would be better off with other species if you want something thats a more active scorp. Try a Parabuthus species if you havent already.

And to be honest, thats not a great reason to want to own the scorpion, especially around here. Buying something for just the venom content isnt great, since they typically arent as exciting usually.

 

[Scorpfanatic]

well all I really want is a fairly dangerous scorpion that is very aggressive

try parabuthus or mesobuthus species, they will sure give you more safisfaction then LQ... anytime... oh..a and they can be fairly venomous and aggresive is for sure

 

[SilverGTS]

Are you talking about Tarantula Canada because that is the only dealer in Montreal I know that sells Deathstalkers?

no, try to contact Reptile Amazon... they sale to petshops..they are distributors that sells to public as well..and they have them!(in april)

514-939-8951

 

[Ryan C.]

I don't think a Deathstalker would be wise, Go for a H. Arizonensis or H. Spadix, or if you dont like the black back get H. Arizonensis pallidus. They are fairly active, not that venomous, pretty aggressive, sting their prey, and don't need any special requirements like humidity or anything like that.


Ryan

 

[Geography Guy]

I don't think a Deathstalker would be wise, Go for a H. Arizonensis or H. Spadix, or if you dont like the black back get H. Arizonensis pallidus. They are fairly active, not that venomous, pretty aggressive, sting their prey, and don't need any special requirements like humidity or anything like that.


Ryan

I have had those scorpions before there just not me

 

[Geography Guy]

try parabuthus or mesobuthus species, they will sure give you more safisfaction then LQ... anytime... oh..a and they can be fairly venomous and aggresive is for sure

To tell you the truth the 2 scorpions I really wanted were the Androctonus bicolor and the Parabuthus sp. What are those to like?

 

[quiz]

l.q doesn't run around. Most of the time they hide in their burrow. 1 of my l.q doesn't come out of it's burrow unless the lights were off but my other l.q is always out and chilling under the heat lamp.

 

[Venom]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record...

Geography, if you only want a venomous scorp for the thrill/ coolness of owning a dangerous animal, then you really shouldn't own one at all. Scorps like Parabuthus, Androctnus, Leiurus etc., are not for people who think having a dangerous scorpion would be cool. They are for people who enjoy having scorpions...period. Responsible people don't start out in this hobby just for the danger and the thrill, but for the interest of keeping invertebrates. They start out with safer species and work their way up to keeping venomous sp. when they are competent enough.

If safe scorps bore you, then you aren't in this for the hobby, but for the danger, and you aren't responsible enough to keep one of these species without endangering yourself, those you show off to, and the hobby in general. All you've shown so far is that you want a dangerous scorp. You haven't shown us any kind of seriousness/ dedication to keeping scorps in general, and even if you had you haven't shown that you have enough experience to keep these species. If you want an agressive display scorpion, you should get a Heterometrus "asian forest scorpion" or a Centruroides vitattus. Unless I am mistaken, you still need to prove you are responsible, level-headed and competent before you go out and get a highly venomous species.

 

[moricollins]

no, try to contact Reptile Amazon... they sale to petshops..they are distributors that sells to public as well..and they have them!(in april)

514-939-8951

HOORAY for Death City.... WORST pet store i have EVER set foot in AND will NEVER ever set foot in again.

On Topic:

As Venom so eloquently said (thanks ) it is highly unlikely you have sufficient experience that you should be keeping a species that could kill you. Your attitude of wanting a "dangerous scorpion" is basically enough evidence for me....

Mistakes happen, I had a close call with a parabuthus transvaalicus (my own stupidity only using 4" tweezers instead of my usual 12" tweezers), which will NEVER be happening again, as I will only use my 12" tweezers, and be more careful.

 

[Prymal]

Geo-Guy,

I'm afraid you'll be quite disappointed in A. bicolor as they tend to be 1) reclusive and 2) when disturbed tend to run alot seeking a secure retreat!
Contrary to popular opinion, the genus Androctonus as a whole are not as "aggressive" (quite an inaccurate term implying that an organism initiates an attack) as many other scorpions. If any of my Andros are out and I disturb their enclosures, 97% of the time they're high-tailin' it into a retreat.
Even big, bad australis will typically choose flight over fight!
Andros tend to get a most underserved reputation for aggressive attacks and after some years experience with at least 100 specimens of all 5 species, much of the behavioral reports are over-dramatized <EDIT> designed to earn macho points with the boys! LOL

 

[moricollins]

My "hot" scorpions have been the least interesting in my collection. Genera such as Centruroides and Buthacus have been much more interesting....
but they wouldn't be macho enough for you :wall: