ShaunMot
Arachnopeon
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LmaoWhatever works. Maybe he was looking at his reflection.
That's a beautiful scorp how old?Yes, they absolutely need a water dish, even a small one.
Here is one of mine taking a drink. This is the only non adult specimen of Hadrurus spp. That I currently own, so it drinks more than the others. But even the adults will grab a drink now and then.
Sub adult. I have had that one in that picture for 4 years now? Maybe 5.That's a beautiful scorp how old?
I don't use any water dishes for arid species as it becomes an issue with drownings and unwanted bacteria buildup If you mist the side of the tank opposite of their hide 1-2 weekly , they will drink droplets right off the side of their enclosure.
I've lost more arid species due to water dish drownings than any/all other occurrences combined ! So when it comes to arid species - a water dish is a bad idea. That's my observation from over 10+ years of me keeping arid species
I don't use a water dish large enough to be a problem. If an adult H arizonensis can't get out of a bottle cap then all hope is gone.I've seen that drowning problem with babies and water bottle caps, it does work with safely with adults but I've had no problems with misting before also. At times I've put a cap of water in for a day or two in smaller containers holding arid sps so I know they get their fill, then I've removed it.
Yes I agree to a point but in the OP's pic ... It appears to be more of a swimming pool sized water dish as opposed to a bottle cap LOL I'm just giving my observations over the years of keeping hadrurus and almost 100 other species combined.I don't use a water dish large enough to be a problem. If an adult H arizonensis can't get out of a bottle cap then all hope is gone.
I'm in the same boat. Done away with water dishes in my arids. They always just buried them. Mind you I'm talking about Androctonus not H. Arizonensis. My Heterometrus and Pandinus Cavimanus both use/used them though. The andros seem to prefer drinking misted droplets off the glass or off a rock. I just poured a small amount through the screen lid today for Hector and sure enough within a minute he was out sucking up a big drop.I don't use any water dishes for arid species as it becomes an issue with drownings and unwanted bacteria buildup If you mist the side of the tank opposite of their hide 1-2 weekly , they will drink droplets right off the side of their enclosure.
I've lost more arid species due to water dish drownings than any/all other occurrences combined ! So when it comes to arid species - a water dish is a bad idea. That's my observation from over 10+ years of me keeping arid species
Yeah i can see your point. My water bowl in my tank is probably a bit on the large side, however it is rare i fill it up and even then i let it run dry, so the chances of the scorpion dying are probably quite small.Yes I agree to a point but in the OP's pic ... It appears to be more of a swimming pool sized water dish as opposed to a bottle cap LOL I'm just giving my observations over the years of keeping hadrurus and almost 100 other species combined.
Tropical species ... Need a water dish no questions about it
Arid .... Does not need 1 at all with proper misting during their night time hours
This is how they drink water in the wild also as I'm sure most don't have access to bowls of water on a regular basis
I always try to recreate their habitat in the wild in my own enclosures as that seems the most sensible option to have the most success and has worked for me quite well