Emperor Scorpion *PICS*

[Scorpion Lover]

Hi everybody this is my 1" Pandinus imperator, she/he is very cute, its name is Shadow! My brother James (T-Lover) bought it for me at the Michigan Reptile Show! and I love it! Do P.imperator burrow? and any other info will be appreciated! Thanks!


David
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[jwb121377]

Welcome

Hello David,

Welcome to the wonderful world of inverts! I see James is no longer the only invert keeper there, nice to see it becoming a family affair. Ofcorse as you know if you have any questions were only a few key strokes away.

My Emps never borrow, instead the just use hides that I provide for them. I use a peat/vermiculite substrate mix, about 60/40. They like to be on a moist substrate, and if I'm forgetful and let it dry out they will soak in their water dish. Mine eat 1-2 crickets per week, and some like meal worms too. I keep my emps in the upper 70's and they seem to do fine at this temp range. I don't think I've forgotten anything. If you have any more questions just ask.

 

[The Spaz]

You need to get the book "Scorpions by Manny Rubio! Emperor Scorpions do burrow. I have 4 of them and the burrow into the peat moss, coconut shell and tropical forest mixture I use for substrate. The substrate is 4-5 in. deep. Emperor Scorpions do well in temps of 85 to low 90's with high humidity as they are a native to tropical Ghana.So in closing are the ideal conditions for your newly acquired emperor scorpion:

1. Forest tropical environment
2. You should use peat moss and potting soil
3. Temperature between 85-low 90's w/high humidity
4. Mist 1-2 times weekly and provide a water dish.

If anyone else has anything to add please do so.

Have fun!

 

[Wade]

I've found that adults may or may not burrow. This probably depends on the conditions of the cage. If the scorpion is comfortable with a hide, they may not do anything else. I've also had emps who didn't burrow for months suddenly decide to start moving dirt. Since adults don't molt, they're proabbly a little less senstitive to humidity than the young 'uns.

I feel that babies benefit from having a burrow in moist soil. I've noticed that they usually molt while sealed in a burrow. I would definately give your scorp the opprotunity to burrow, even if it chooses not to take advantage of it. You could always start a burrow with your finger and the scorp may expamd on it.

Good luck!

Wade