JcDombrowski
Arachnopeon
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- Dec 9, 2022
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Hey everyone!
So, I am getting Leiurus quinquestriatus (adult 3 inches) at the end of June, and just had a few questions! First and foremost I am an experienced keeper of arachnids, and I'm an entomologist (although I studied Spider Venom and mygalomorph taxonomy not scorpions), but just having some trouble finding a comprehensive guide, and wanted to see if my proposed set up is ok:
- 4 gallon low tank, secure lid.
- 4 inches of sand / cocofiber mix (I believe it's one from a location that doesn't have complete sand based on the images I was sent)
- Some secure stones, a hide, some sturdy structures for climbing
- a small bottle cap for water, will be fed mostly crickets, maybe a rare large meal worm or super worm (they have a lot of fat so don't want to give them too much)
- an overhead low wattage light on a day night cycle that does have the ability to show its fluorescence at night but I won't leave this on all the time
Is there anything else I am missing? I want the tank to be completely set up and complete before the scorpion is there because after it is in the tank I will be extremely hands off, will be putting their food in through a smaller latch and only utilizing tongs if necessary for maintenance / care. Thank you so much in advance!
So, I am getting Leiurus quinquestriatus (adult 3 inches) at the end of June, and just had a few questions! First and foremost I am an experienced keeper of arachnids, and I'm an entomologist (although I studied Spider Venom and mygalomorph taxonomy not scorpions), but just having some trouble finding a comprehensive guide, and wanted to see if my proposed set up is ok:
- 4 gallon low tank, secure lid.
- 4 inches of sand / cocofiber mix (I believe it's one from a location that doesn't have complete sand based on the images I was sent)
- Some secure stones, a hide, some sturdy structures for climbing
- a small bottle cap for water, will be fed mostly crickets, maybe a rare large meal worm or super worm (they have a lot of fat so don't want to give them too much)
- an overhead low wattage light on a day night cycle that does have the ability to show its fluorescence at night but I won't leave this on all the time
Is there anything else I am missing? I want the tank to be completely set up and complete before the scorpion is there because after it is in the tank I will be extremely hands off, will be putting their food in through a smaller latch and only utilizing tongs if necessary for maintenance / care. Thank you so much in advance!