H. Spadix death

[krtrman]

i had a 2 inch h. spadix that recently died. it appeared to be plump and ready to molt until i checked in on it the other day and it was rather skinny and no shed. temp was 75-80 degrees with a sandy substrate and lots of hiding spaces. no mites or mold and got water every week. any thoughts on possible causes of death? no known injuries. captive born.

thanks, matt

 

[final-sting]

water every week?

beware, better no water for hadrurus, water more often kill hadrurus sp. then a dry cage!

 

[krtrman]

just a spritz in one corner of the enclosure just in case.

 

[ReptileMan27]

Sorry about your loss , Misting isnt needed for H. spadix, a little water dish is all they need for water. You shouldnt let this stop you from keeping scorpions and learn from your mistakes. Good luck

 

[Prymal]

Water & Hadrurus spp.

Personally, aside from a light monthly misting in one small area of the enclosure per month, I do not give my Hadrurus spp. water. None of my H. arizonensis, H. a. var. pallidus or H. spadix seem overly fond of a water bowl, and tend to bury it in substrate in short order!
Supply Hadrurus spp. with a varied diet of crickets, roaches and superworms and they should do fine without any supplemental liquids. Good luck!

Luc