Not sure what it is.

[silvertears]

I am new here but I picked up a scorpion and it said Vaejovis Spinigerus - striped devil scorp. But the top said H. SP. What are the differences of these 2 species or are there none? I can't get any good pics right now as he is hiding and only .5-1". I will try and get a pic when he is out so I don't stress him out. I do have some pics but you can't exactly see him enough to get a correct ID. Help please.

 

[Danimal]

Could be hadrurus sp. Or h. Spadix. Or just an old container with a label on it. I do that a lot when I get new stuff. Where did u buy it?

 

[silvertears]

City Zoo, in Elmira, NY. I got him for $12. The V. Spinigerus was on a sticky note.

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Those are the only pics I have they aren't good. Not sure it's good enough for anyone to get an ID on.

 

[Ecstasy]

Might just be me, but I can hardly see because of the lighting so I can give you a definite ID on what it is exactly.

I can definitely tell you it's not a V. spin though. Not even the same color. Plus the claws are way to big

 

[gromgrom]

looks like one of the burrowing scorpions... Opistophthalmus sp, i dont know which

 

[Galapoheros]

The H. sp. on the top might be referring to "Heterometrus species".

 

[Crysta]

I am amazed you can get something out of that photo.
OP I reccomend you take the scorp out to get a better view of it, and take an underside photo as well. Putting the critter in a plastic sandwhich bag to prevent movement will do you great.

 

[gromgrom]

The H. sp. on the top might be referring to "Heterometrus species".

Now that I take a second look, you might be right. forgot how they looked as slings

I just saw long claws, dark body, and short tail and thought Opistophthalmus sp

 

[Galapoheros]

Now that I take a second look, you might be right. forgot how they looked as slings

I just saw long claws, dark body, and short tail and thought Opistophthalmus sp

It does look like an Opistophthalmus sps through that plastic, it's a good guess imo. It's only that the top had H. sp. that I was wondering if it's a Heterometrus sp. Poss it could be an Opisto, just so hard to see.

 

[Roy]

H.sp refers to Hoffmanius spinigerus.......it's the latest revision made to the old name of Vaejovis spinigerus

 

[Galapoheros]

Oh, I see. Hmm, still a mystery about what it is, ..did he leave:?, need a better pic.

 

[silvertears]

Sorry for not being able to reply earlier.

I will get under belly pics when I get home.

 

[yannigarrido2]

It looks like a Heterometrus sp... If it is one, the i recommend that you replace the substrate with peat or potting soil, then make sure the substrate is moistened. Certainly doesn't look like a Vaejovus sp..

 

[Michiel]

That's no Vaejovis/Hofmannius or Hadrurus or Opisthopthalmus spp....Given the labeling "H.sp." it could be very well a Heterometrus sp. because to me the specimen looks like one...
Some clear shots would be nice though. It is that I am extremely knowledgeable and intelligent, cuz otherwise I would have said: "Nice guinnea pig you got there!"...

 

[silvertears]

New pics in about 20 minutes, have to wait for dad to leave he doesn't know about the scorp yet.

 

[StreetTrash]

Definitely of the opinion that it is a Heterometrus scorpion. Look at the shape of the chela.

 

[gromgrom]

H.sp refers to Hoffmanius spinigerus.......it's the latest revision made to the old name of Vaejovis spinigerus

sp refers to specie, it's used when a person is unsure of the specific specie they have of said genus

I would also ask where you get how a Vaejovis spinigerus has color or a chela shape of that.

 

[silvertears]

They are the best pics I can get. My camera isn't working right for some reason so I only have my phone to take pics with.

 

[gromgrom]

the only way to tell what specific Heterometrus specie it is is by the granulation on its "face" and the shape of its chela. I dont know enough about this genus to tell you beyond that I'm told they're fun, so have fun with it!

 

[silvertears]

What is the care for Heterometrus. I am going to switch to moss peit when I can get to the pet store and pick some up. How often should I give him water and for how long? I will feed crickets and small meal worms. Also are they a communal species? If so how many would be good in a 10gl? Sorry for all the questions but I want to make sure he is healthy and happy.