Hottentotta or Buthacus species?

[scorpionmom]

I have been thinking about getting Hottentotta judaicus or a Buthacus species, but I just can't decide. I've done meticulous research but have never kept either species. I would appreciate any advice, preferably from own experiences. Thanks.

 

[Venom]

It might help to provide some criteria you are considering. What are you priorities/ desires for you new scorpion?

 

[scorpionmom]

Well, because I already have a couple scorpions with a tropical environment/substrate I wanted one with an arid environment. I am mainly wanting a sand scorpion that can climb. I wasn't sure that Buthacus could climb. From any one else's experience, which is more active? That kind of thing. Any advice will be good. Thanks.

 

[AzJohn]

No scorpion can climb glass, if that's what you are asking. I've never kept any Buthacus but I do keep H judaicus, which is one of my favorite species. Decent sized, tons of attitude, communal as adults gravid females look like little tanks.

Here's one of my little females, top picture
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showpost.php?p=1739454&postcount=4