Emperor Scorpion

[Weborarose]

Hi there,
I am currently doing a lot of research on how to care for the Emperor Scorpion before I purchase one. I have watched numerous videos, read many articles, and now I am thoroughly confused. So many different opinions. Can anyone tell me whether these creatures need a heat lamp? Heat pad? I have a spider room that has a space heater so it would be in a warm environment. I understand the importance of humidity, but please.......anyone......what is the proper way to care for these guys? Any advice would be very embraced!!

 

[William Dawson]

They need about 70-75 degrees fahrenheit from what I hear, so unless your room is cold, they shouldn't need more than a small heater stuck to the side of the enclosure.

 

[bjjpokemon910]

Hi there,
I am currently doing a lot of research on how to care for the Emperor Scorpion before I purchase one. I have watched numerous videos, read many articles, and now I am thoroughly confused. So many different opinions. Can anyone tell me whether these creatures need a heat lamp? Heat pad? I have a spider room that has a space heater so it would be in a warm environment. I understand the importance of humidity, but please.......anyone......what is the proper way to care for these guys? Any advice would be very embraced!!

Depends on how cold your room is. The thing with Scorpions in general for the most part is a lot of them CAN live in room temperature. However their metabolic rate is slowed and they eat less, are less active, and have a slower growth rate. For Pandinus Species I wouldn’t ever use a heat lamp, as it tends to dry out the substrate too much.

 

[Joey Spijkers]

If the space is already heated to around 75⁰F during the day, you're good. I personally wouldn't keep them cooler than that.

 

[coolnweird]

I use a ceramic heat emitter bulb with a thermostat to keep the surface temp in the enclosure around 75-78 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat pads can also be used, always with a thermostat, and always on the side of the enclosure rather than underneath. I live in a colder climate and we keep our house at 68-70 degrees F, and I often observe my scorp coming out to enjoy the warmth!

 

[Weborarose]

I use a ceramic heat emitter bulb with a thermostat to keep the surface temp in the enclosure around 75-78 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat pads can also be used, always with a thermostat, and always on the side of the enclosure rather than underneath. I live in a colder climate and we keep our house at 68-70 degrees F, and I often observe my scorp coming out to enjoy the warmth!

I use a ceramic heat emitter bulb with a thermostat to keep the surface temp in the enclosure around 75-78 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat pads can also be used, always with a thermostat, and always on the side of the enclosure rather than underneath. I live in a colder climate and we keep our house at 68-70 degrees F, and I often observe my scorp coming out to enjoy the warmth!

Hi
Thank you for your reply. I guess I was confused because I see You tubers using acrylic enclosures. I know you can't attach a heater to the side of that. I was hoping I could use an acrylic enclosure too. Don't want a 10 gallon aquarium. I was thinking the large 12 inch cube by Tarantula Crib

 

[Weborarose]

Depends on how cold your room is. The thing with Scorpions in general for the most part is a lot of them CAN live in room temperature. However their metabolic rate is slowed and they eat less, are less active, and have a slower growth rate. For Pandinus Species I wouldn’t ever use a heat lamp, as it tends to dry out the substrate too much.

What would you suggest if not a heat lamp?

 

[CutThroat Kid]

read many articles, and now I am thoroughly confused.

Sounds about right nowadays.

 

[coolnweird]

I use my heat lamp with a critter keeper, with a thermostat it never gets hot enough to warp/melt the plastic! I keep dubia roaches in another critter keeper and use a heat pad, never had issues with that either. I don't know if it's necessarily recommended, but it works for me!

 

[Weborarose]

I use my heat lamp with a critter keeper, with a thermostat it never gets hot enough to warp/melt the plastic! I keep dubia roaches in another critter keeper and use a heat pad, never had issues with that either. I don't know if it's necessarily recommended, but it works for me!

Thank you all for your advice. I will think about whether to get one or not. At this point I am leaning towards not getting one. Maybe I will just stick to Tarantulas.