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Hello everyone,
I have a question for a while about scorpion husbandry that I want to put out: how do you support molting in desert/arid species? I know that some humidity is needed for some species, but how should this be provided with mycosis in mind? I am thinking of species like Paravaejovis spp. and Smeringurus mesaensis. Also, how does this apply to very young juveniles? I have heard that smaller instars of virtually all arthropods are more prone to desiccation.
From what I have read, some species like Hadrurus arizonensis are notorious for having molting issues, while others like Smeringurus mesaensis don't. I am just wondering what should generally be done for these animals.
I would normally buy mature adults, but they are very hard to come by in my area. For this reason, I am usually forced to stick with subadults (which is why I avoid Hadrurus spp.). I want to make sure they molt properly.
I am a heavy AB indexer, but I haven't found enough satisfactory info on this topic, so I thought I would ask for more recent info and experiences.
Thanks.
I have a question for a while about scorpion husbandry that I want to put out: how do you support molting in desert/arid species? I know that some humidity is needed for some species, but how should this be provided with mycosis in mind? I am thinking of species like Paravaejovis spp. and Smeringurus mesaensis. Also, how does this apply to very young juveniles? I have heard that smaller instars of virtually all arthropods are more prone to desiccation.
From what I have read, some species like Hadrurus arizonensis are notorious for having molting issues, while others like Smeringurus mesaensis don't. I am just wondering what should generally be done for these animals.
I would normally buy mature adults, but they are very hard to come by in my area. For this reason, I am usually forced to stick with subadults (which is why I avoid Hadrurus spp.). I want to make sure they molt properly.
I am a heavy AB indexer, but I haven't found enough satisfactory info on this topic, so I thought I would ask for more recent info and experiences.
Thanks.