Emperor Scorpion Introduction

[Zigma]

I recently attempted to introduce a male emperor scorpion to my female for breeding purposes. I followed the approach of using a neutral enclosure for introduction. Initially, their interactions seemed positive.

However, after moving them to the female's main enclosure, their behavior changed significantly. The male attempted to enter her hide, resulting in aggression from the female trying to push him back out. There is a possibility he might have stung her during the encounter. To prioritize their safety, I have separated them.

I'm interested in breeding emperor scorpions and would appreciate any advice for a successful pairing. Here are some details about my setup:

• Enclosure size and type: 18x18x12 inch ExoTerra with a large flat rock in the middle
• Substrate: Reptisoil with a drain layer of clay balls
• Temperature and humidity: about 80%

Could you share any tips on creating a suitable environment and encouraging breeding behavior in emperor scorpions? Or at least be able to keep a good communal setup.
Here is a video I made of them in the neutral enclosure meeting.

 

[MorbidArachnid]

Neither of your Emps appear to be full grown. Emps have white telsons when they're younger, eventually turning yellowish/orange and maturing at red. There are some color variation to be sure, but I would say the smaller one is definitely not mature yet. Interestingly enough I believe that behavior at around 5 minutes in was the smaller male trying to initiate an armspan competition.

Mature female vs 5i male

 

[Zigma]

Neither of your Emps appear to be full grown. Emps have white telsons when they're younger, eventually turning yellowish/orange and maturing at red. There are some color variation to be sure, but I would say the smaller one is definitely not mature yet. Interestingly enough I believe that behavior at around 5 minutes in was the smaller male trying to initiate an armspan competition.

Mature female vs 5i male

Any advice if I can keep them together as a communal? The big one is the female and the small one is the male. After she was pushing him out of her hide and his determination to be in her hide. I removed him, and then shortly after she was out looking around.

 

[darkness975]

Any advice if I can keep them together as a communal? The big one is the female and the small one is the male. After she was pushing him out of her hide and his determination to be in her hide. I removed him, and then shortly after she was out looking around.

It's better if you don't.

Also I second that they are not fully adult yet.

 

[Brewser]

Keep Em Seperated