Dropped scorpion-no obvious signs of injury

[ShredderEmp]

i feed shredder by tweezer once a week and tried to feed him today even tho he already ate two this week (shouldn't have even tried) he crawled of the ledge he was on and fell about three feet to the floor (I lost it ) he kept crawling tho and everything moved correctly after and nothing looked wrong on the outside but can scorpions sustain internal injuries that could mortally would them...will he be okay




Im such and idot for thinking about feeding him

 

[Danimal]

I think it would be safe to say that yes, scorpions can sustain internal injuries. However, I think it is also safe to say that your scorpions is most likely fine. Due to it's low body mass and short fall distance. Realistically speaking, if it did sustain some type of injury, there is honestly nothing you can really do about it.

On a side note, it seems as if you handle this scorpion a lot. I would caution you not to do that, as it can be very stressful....which could ultimately lead to it's death.

 

[KDiiX]

The scorpion should be fine. If he has internal injurys nobody could say that for sure. But I seen two case where scorpions impaled by tweezers and were absolutely fine, but don't try this by your own ;-) because it's pretty sure that's not fun for the scorpion and there are no guarantees that this will work with any heavy injury.
But what danimal said is absolutely correct that you anyway could do nothing at all if he is injured. But the healing capability of arachnids are much better then humans.
The handling point I agree with danimal too.. I would even say never handle arachnids if not necessary(by hand or tweezers makes no difference). How would you feel if a giant takes the roof of your home, grabs you up and carry you around with him. A human may learn that the giant never hurt you much but the arachnids are not able to do that.
In your case with the imperator I think handling is even worse then with other species. In a natural environment imperators are extremely hided and only show up every few weeks. This leads to the guess that imperators don't like to be outside which means that say on a higher stresslevel when they are forced to be outside then other scorpion.

 

[Hendersoniana]

My Androctonus accidentally ran out and dropped on thef loor, it died the next day. It was in premolt, very sad, so yeah they can die from dropping on the floor. But i also did have some drop on the floor and are totally fine, till today.

 

[ShredderEmp]

thanks for the replies I'm gonna assume his fine i do think i should not handle him as much so ill reduce it to only nessecery times

ps i would never try stabbing him

 

[KDiiX]

thanks for the replies I'm gonna assume his fine i do think i should not handle him as much so ill reduce it to only nessecery times

ps i would never try stabbing him

That's a wise decision ;-)

 

[ShredderEmp]

I've now noticed he looks like he's stilling can someone post a video of this to compare

 

[Danimal]

I've now noticed he looks like he's stilling can someone post a video of this to compare

What do you mean by stilling?

 

[ShredderEmp]

i meant stilting but my computer autocorrected it

 

[Danimal]

Should be pretty easy to tell if it is stilting. If it looks like it is standing on its "toes" then it is probably stilting. This is typically a temperature regulating technique. If you have idea conditions, I would not worry about it. If for some reason the substrate is too wet (soaked), or you are using some sort of under tank heater, etc. Then I would adjust accordingly. Could also very well be pre molt.

 

[snippy]

Could also very well be pre molt.

Not according to the pictures he posted in the other thread.

Regards
Finn

 

[KDiiX]

Not according to the pictures he posted in the other thread.

Regards
Finn

Thats also why I'm not even mentioned that he might be damages by the drop if he is pre molt.

 

[ShredderEmp]

Thats also why I'm not even mentioned that he might be damages by the drop if he is pre molt.

What do you mean?

 

[KDiiX]

In the other thread you showed your scorpion. And that is never ever in pre molt at the moment so I didn't say that if he is in pre molt he probably gonna die , because I don't wanna worry you about things that are not necessary to worry about.

 

[ShredderEmp]

thanks i appreciate it

 

[Danimal]

Honestly, you seem very concerned about every move this scorp makes. Bottom line is that scorpions are a somewhat boring, weird, unpredictable pet. You happen to have one of the easiest, low maintenance species there is. I assure you that if you just leave it alone, and keep the conditions right, it will molt when it needs to molt, eat when it needs to eat, and live a healthier life.

 

[ShredderEmp]

your right I'm probably just overreacting thanks for advice

 

[KDiiX]

your right I'm probably just overreacting thanks for advice

I think that happens almost everyone who starts keeping scorpions only the intensity of overreacting may be different from person to person. But this is just the first time. With some experience you will soon no when to worry or not. But most times when there's a reason to worry you couldn't do anything to help your animal as long as your keepingconditions are fine.