SwingBlade
Arachnopeon
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- Jan 18, 2020
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Hey folks!
This is the first old-school forum I've signed up for in ages. Kinda nice nostalgia!
So I recently picked up a lovely Asian forest scorpion. Years ago, I had tarantulas, but have been wanting to try a scorpion pet. He's a good lil fella and that he seemed so comfortable letting me pick him up and walking around on me, sold me on buying him.
I picked up this for his initial setup:
https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/starter-kits/thrive-reptile-terrarium-essentials-kit-5290933.html
Mostly I wanted what might be an amiable heat lamp. I am not using the included bulb, as it is ultraviolet and I know that is harmful to his exo. I do not have the carpet substrate set up. There is 1gal of the Creatures brand substrate affording about 2-3" of soil for him.
I would appreciate some advice from here! Firstly, I want to ask about heating. I want to keep things warm for him, though he lives in my bedroom (I sublet) and I need to keep things cooler for my own comfort. Links/direction to optimal lamp bulbs would be great!
Relatedly, I know they are nocturnal and I am pretty sure I need to try to set up a relative day/night cycle for him. I have seen mention of sun/moon bulbs? Also, I am a firefighter, so spend at least one day in three away from home. So things like suggestions for automating this system would be ideal.
Also, what are suggestions for helping maintain humidity?
Thank you in advance for advice!
This is the first old-school forum I've signed up for in ages. Kinda nice nostalgia!
So I recently picked up a lovely Asian forest scorpion. Years ago, I had tarantulas, but have been wanting to try a scorpion pet. He's a good lil fella and that he seemed so comfortable letting me pick him up and walking around on me, sold me on buying him.
I picked up this for his initial setup:
https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/starter-kits/thrive-reptile-terrarium-essentials-kit-5290933.html
Mostly I wanted what might be an amiable heat lamp. I am not using the included bulb, as it is ultraviolet and I know that is harmful to his exo. I do not have the carpet substrate set up. There is 1gal of the Creatures brand substrate affording about 2-3" of soil for him.
I would appreciate some advice from here! Firstly, I want to ask about heating. I want to keep things warm for him, though he lives in my bedroom (I sublet) and I need to keep things cooler for my own comfort. Links/direction to optimal lamp bulbs would be great!
Relatedly, I know they are nocturnal and I am pretty sure I need to try to set up a relative day/night cycle for him. I have seen mention of sun/moon bulbs? Also, I am a firefighter, so spend at least one day in three away from home. So things like suggestions for automating this system would be ideal.
Also, what are suggestions for helping maintain humidity?
Thank you in advance for advice!