Scorpio maurus palmatus

[Nanotrev]

I was curious to know...

The lifespan of the species in the title is said to be quite short though nobody knows how old they are when they're purchased. I think it would be quite interesting to breed these scorpions, much in how I've taken a small interest in breeding Hadrusus arizonensis although I'd like an even bigger challenge. How much luck has been had with breeding these scorpions? I doubt they'd be for sale but would anyone have any idea if people would take interest in captive-bred specimens of this species?

I'd like to breed Hadrurus in the meantime before I get started S. maurus palmatus. I was wondering if it would be worth it to breed them multiple times. How many people would be interested in captive-bred H. arizonensis? I'd really like to start the captive-breeding trend of scorpions that are a bit harder to get to breed so if something happens with laws or populations of those animals we'll have a ready supply of scorpions for the hobby. It sure would be nice not to worry though I think I'd have to wait a while before I'm able to go all-out with this and dedicate some real time to mass-producing hard-to-breed species for the hobby. My ultimate goal is to provide guidelines for fellow hobbyists so we may all enjoy these creatures for generations to come. I hope I don't seem too full of myself but.. it would really stink if legislation ruined this for us and species that aren't readily available as captive bred specimens we inaccessible completely. I'm almost tempted to buy some S. maurus palmatus right now just in case. They've been one of my "will get eventually" species I've wanted for a long time now.

Also, I believe there was someone I read a massive thread about, and their experiences with raising H. arizonensis. It makes me drool. Kudos to them, though I think I should look for their thread to properly credit them. I know I won't be the first to do it but perhaps more people could join in if they have the funds. A wider range of knowledge and more honed techniques would be amazing as previously stated.

 

[Hendersoniana]

I have seen Scorpio M Palmatus being sold before, i was even offered to buy one but i passed. Actually here is a thread on a guy who had success in breeding his Scorpio M Palmatus, http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/t4018-i-bred-my-scorpio-maurus-palmatus. This is definitely interesting. The hadrurus arizonensis however, i have heard they are hard to breed as us humans are not able to perfectly replicate their natural habitats. I dun know much on them but i read they dig huge deep spiral burrows to suit the perfect humidity needed to birth and raise their babies. Once again, im nt very sure. But i wish u the best of luck my friend!

 

[Nanotrev]

I have seen Scorpio M Palmatus being sold before, i was even offered to buy one but i passed. Actually here is a thread on a guy who had success in breeding his Scorpio M Palmatus, http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/t4018-i-bred-my-scorpio-maurus-palmatus. This is definitely interesting. The hadrurus arizonensis however, i have heard they are hard to breed as us humans are not able to perfectly replicate their natural habitats. I dun know much on them but i read they dig huge deep spiral burrows to suit the perfect humidity needed to birth and raise their babies. Once again, im nt very sure. But i wish u the best of luck my friend!

Coolies! I should make username there since I've always lurked and read the interesting things people talk about. I'm about to begin going off on google and seeing if I can't find pictures of their natural habitat. I think H. arizonensis would take priority for now though I thought I'd sak before I went ahead and jumped in. S. m. palmatus seems very interesting and when the opportunity arises I think I'll breed them. Right now I'm preoccupied with breeding my large P. imperator scorpions and trying to find even larger individuals. I've got two juvenile H. spinifer I'm raising as well.

Is it possible that the interest in captive bred scorpions would grow? I'm really interested in providing captive bred specimens like S. m. palmatus and other desert species people may not always be able to get their hands on. I may have to charge higher prices due to the expense of raising the instars but would it be worth the extra money to people to have a scorpion they know the age of and the fact that they're supporting the environment by not purchasing wild-caught animals? I know most people including myself buy scorpions that were collected but maybe they'll eventually become similar to bearded dragons or leopard geckos. I wouldn't be in it for the cash as much as merely promoting the hobby I like and keeping it running.

 

[Hendersoniana]

I prefer CB scorps rather than WC ones. WC ones, although not commmon, may have diseases/ parasites/ stress or other bad things also, as u said, unknown ages. I like to monitor my scorpions age and how much they eat and behaviou, so i wouldnt like getting WC ones as their ages are not known. But for CB scorps, u can get as much info as u want from the seller and breeder. This is just what i think, im sure there are many people who wouldnt mind getting either one.