fat tail scorpion behavior

[CreepTumorXD]

Can someone give me a rundown of this scorpions behavior? Does it dig like the desert hairy? Does it often sting it's prey? Etc thanks

 

[Extensionofgreen]

Both Parabuthus and Androctonus species are referred to as Fat tails. In my limited experience, I have found Parabuthus to be more aggressive feeders, with Androctonus bicolor being similar, but Androctonus mauretanicus is rather shy. My scorpions are all 2-3i, so I can't comment on adult behavior. I would ask about a specific species for more precise information. Mine utilize hides and will scrape out tunnels under rocks, referred to as a scrape, but I wouldn't call them burrowers. Don't keep the small ones higher than 82-83F or you'll have losses.

 

[Jason Brantley]

Hi creeptumor, they all love to dig. Very aggressive and also stings prey.

 

[TheScorpionMan]

Can someone give me a rundown of this scorpions behavior? Does it dig like the desert hairy? Does it often sting it's prey? Etc thanks

Ive kept P. Transvaalicus and A. Australis. From my experience they like it HOT and they are very aggresive towards prey and predators. My p. Trans prefered to dig more my australis just liked to stay under its rock.

 

[ArachnoDrew]

I have 5 different Parabuthus sp and 2 Androctonus

Parabuthus is much more aggressive in feeding that I've witnessed. Like others have said my Androctonus slings shy away alot and eat over night. They are aggressive diggers..they will dig a scrape but if given proper sub they will definately make a nice deep burrow

 

[CreepTumorXD]

Thanks everyone!