Hardiness of Leiurus quinquestriatus / Androctonus australis

[Darkchrist31]

Good day everyone!
Came across some Leiurus quinquestriatus & Androctonus australis and was thinking of adding them to my collection.
I've done some research but felt that experiences from keepers/breeders would be a more convincing source.
My question is how hardy are Leiurus quinquestriatus / Androctonus australis ?
(*Juveniles/Subadults)(3i-4i)/(4i-5i)
(Eg. how long can they go without food/water/care , provided they are put in a favorable spot with proper temp and sunlight)
(Can they be left while we go on vacation? (3-4weeks) (Fed before vacation)


Pic for illustrations only not actual specimens


Any info or experiences would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance and have a nice day guys!

 

[Ferrachi]

Good day everyone!
Came across some Leiurus quinquestriatus & Androctonus australis and was thinking of adding them to my collection.
I've done some research but felt that experiences from keepers/breeders would be a more convincing source.
My question is how hardy are Leiurus quinquestriatus / Androctonus australis ?
(*Juveniles/Subadults)(3i-4i)/(4i-5i)
(Eg. how long can they go without food/water/care , provided they are put in a favorable spot with proper temp and sunlight)
(Can they be left while we go on vacation? (3-4weeks) (Fed before vacation)

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Pic for illustrations only not actual specimens


Any info or experiences would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance and have a nice day guys!

Subadults are quite hardy... they can go 3-4 weeks without food, as long as you feed them first and remove any prey before you leave.

 

[Darkchrist31]

Subadults are quite hardy... they can go 3-4 weeks without food, as long as you feed them first and remove any prey before you leave.

Thank you for the info! Appreciate it!
I know some prey may attack the scorpions if it isn't removed from the enclosure but how about mealworms / superworms?
Can they be left in the enclosure (in a shallow dish) in case the scorpions decide to feed again in the 3-4 weeks vacation period?
*Side question, whats your experience of keeping them communal/ pair?

 

[Ferrachi]

Thank you for the info! Appreciate it!
I know some prey may attack the scorpions if it isn't removed from the enclosure but how about mealworms / superworms?
Can they be left in the enclosure (in a shallow dish) in case the scorpions decide to feed again in the 3-4 weeks vacation period?
*Side question, whats your experience of keeping them communal/ pair?

I would not leave any type of prey in there incase your scorpion happens to molt and the prey can stress it out and it can have a bad molt.

Both the LQ and the AA are not communal species...

 

[Darkchrist31]

I would not leave any type of prey in there incase your scorpion happens to molt and the prey can stress it out and it can have a bad molt.

Both the LQ and the AA are not communal species...

Noted. Thanks for sharing, appreciate it !!!

 

[Outpost31Survivor]

Quite hardy keep them at 85F-95F. The first few earliest instars should have a light weekly misting to keep them hydrated and assist with molting. Try to keep the majority of the substrate dry while doing so.

 

[Darkchrist31]

Quite hardy keep them at 85F-95F. The first few earliest instars should have a light weekly misting to keep them hydrated and assist with molting. Try to keep the majority of the substrate dry while doing so.

Noted! Thank you, appreciate the advice!

 

[Dry Desert]

Noted! Thank you, appreciate the advice!

If you are worried about feeding prior to a possible molt, or prior to going on vacation- just feed Crushed Head Mario Worms. Make sure the head is well crushed if leaving in enclosure, they won't be able to burrow, or be a threat if your scorpion molts while you are away.

 

[Darkchrist31]

If you are worried about feeding prior to a possible molt, or prior to going on vacation- just feed Crushed Head Mario Worms. Make sure the head is well crushed if leaving in enclosure, they won't be able to burrow, or be a threat if your scorpion molts while you are away.

Thank you for the advice!! ^_^