in search of a small scorpion

[M0LINJAR]

As the title would suggest, I'm in search of a small scorpion, something close to an inch woulf be great. Any suggestions? Any easy pygmy scorpions?

 

[ShredderEmp]

There aren't many scorpions in the U.S. that are that size and on the market, but if you can find a Vaejovis carolinianus, they are close to that size. Look into the family Vaejovidae to see if any work. Diplocentrus sp. are a little bigger and harder to find, but they are close in size. Some Euscorpius sp. are around that size also, but you most likely will have to get them from Europe.

 

[AzJohn]

Superstitionia donensis

 

[ShredderEmp]

Superstitionia donensis

Ah yes. Wait, aren't you selling those? Haha. I wouldn't be shipping to Illinois anytime soon though haha.

 

[Biollantefan54]

V. carolinianus. I had a ton and sold 30+ and now I am down to 1 lol. Tiny scorpions, somewhat aggressive and FAST.

 

[AzJohn]

Ah yes. Wait, aren't you selling those? Haha. I wouldn't be shipping to Illinois anytime soon though haha.

I don't think anyone is shipping to the Midwest for at least a week. Most native species could probably handle the cold. It gets below freezing during the winter for most US species.

 

[ShredderEmp]

I don't think anyone is shipping to the Midwest for at least a week. Most native species could probably handle the cold. It gets below freezing during the winter for most US species.

I don't think the natives like -10 degree weather with snow however haha. I sure don't.

 

[jhoagland]

Low temps like that have happened over many, many years. Some always survive. Chaos theory math. Nature, will find a way.

 

[ShredderEmp]

Yea I'm sure the natives can survive, but I'm also sure they like summer better haha. They probably just burrow down to stay warm.

 

[M0LINJAR]

Thanks guys, right now its pretty bad, a foot of snow on the ground, and still falling. Tomorrow is supposed to be -15, I have killifish eggs coming in But, I really love the smaller inverts, wonderful creatures.

---------- Post added 01-05-2014 at 06:51 PM ----------

Any particularly reputable places that might have these guys? Anyone other than ken? Or anybody you know willing to leg go of one? I'm in search of a good college pet!

 

[ShredderEmp]

I feel you. I don't have school tomorrow though so that's always a plus.

 

[M0LINJAR]

I feel you. I don't have school tomorrow though so that's always a plus.

Yeah that's true, just means the school year itself will be extended and there is not AC at my high school. By the way guys, 2.5 inches is my max cut off for the size of the scorp, just looking for a little guy to look cool with my collection of other small arachnids.

 

[Ralph_moore84]

C.hentzi are small.I like the ones I have anyway.

 

[ShredderEmp]

Babycurus jacksoni might work too. In the wild they get up to 3 inches but they stay closer to 2.5 inches in captivity I think.

 

[chirp]

C.hentzi are small.I like the ones I have anyway.

Yeah I have a few of those right now.

 

[guywithaspider]

Superstitionia donensis[/QUOTE

Agreed, and they look amazing

 

[Smokehound714]

There are a few neat californian species

Paruroctonus is a pretty awesome genus, the biggest they get is about 60-70mm. P. xanthus is an attractive species. You'd like those scorpions, they're also very aggressive predators.. sometimes flinging prey across the enclosure with their strong tails.. They are very sting-y. great specimens!

I actually like this genus more than Anuroctonus

 

[M0LINJAR]

There are a few neat californian species

Paruroctonus is a pretty awesome genus, the biggest they get is about 60-70mm. P. xanthus is an attractive species. You'd like those scorpions, they're also very aggressive predators.. sometimes flinging prey across the enclosure with their strong tails.. They are very sting-y. great specimens!

I actually like this genus more than Anuroctonus

Thats a tad larger than i wanted to go, and unfortunately there doesnt apear to buch info online abou these guys:/

 

[Smokehound714]

well, then.. if you want smaller scorps... then...


Serradigitus, uroctonites, and pseudouroctonus are all tiny scorpions, rarely growing larger than an inch-And-a-half.

 

[telepatella]

Orthochirus spp. are a diminutive genus with a unique pudgy shape. I have one and will soon have a small colony.