Heterometrus petersii Scorplings

Belinir

Arachnopeon
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So, my H. petersii just had scorplings. At first, I thought I just overfed her but as she started to refuse food I thought she was about to moult, or gravid. Obviously, it was the latter.

She is currently hiding under some cork bark and I don't want to disturb her, since it may stress her out. Don't want her to eat the scorplings, but I would like to check to know if she already started doing that, I should probably just wait.

I already ordered deli cups and earth to get them out of the tank once they are in 2nd instar. Is there anything else I need to know besides feeding them small enough prey items?

Also:

- Should I try to introduce a cricket to the mother to make sure she doesn't decide to eat the scorplings for nutrition?

-How long does it usually take until the scorplings begin to moult into the 2nd instar?
 

G. Carnell

Arachnoemperor
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hey

1-2 weeks till 2nd instar, another 7-10 days till they come off her back

you can keep all the babies together, and feed them pre-killed or maimed adult crickets (easier option than small prey IMO)

best bet is to not even touch her enclosure until they moult!
 
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