sexual dimorphism in B. jacksoni?

[CID143ti]

Is there any information available about sexual dimorphism of B. jacksoni? I’ve noticed that I have a B. jacksoni that has much more swollen pedipalps than the others in the enclosure. The scorpion is also slightly larger and has a heavier tail. Is it possible that this is a different species of Babycurus?

Thanks,

W. Smith

 

[CID143ti]

Oops. Let’s try this again.


W. Smith

 

[chau0046]

Hmmmmmm.....Very interesting. I haven`t seen any pics of B. jacksoni with large bulbous chela like the one in youre pic. It might be a different Babycurus spp. Or Buthid anyhow.....

Mat

Will check more tommorow!

 

[XOskeletonRED]

Can you get a pic from the side of the stinger of this scorpion? Off overhead appearances alone, it appears to be Hottentotta sp. My best guess from this pic would be H. hottentotta. And how long, from start of the head, to tip of the tail is this scorp? I'll bet it's not even 2 inches.


adios,
edw. :?

 

[CID143ti]

Well, at the moment, I don’t have easy access to a digital camera. I took these pictures a few weeks ago. Actually this guy is about 3+ inches and is living quite comfortably in 20 long with 4 other B. jacksoni. Due to size, I don’t think it is a Hottentotta. It does have an accessory spine like the other guys in the tank. Here’s a pic from a different angle. Sorry that it not the best quality…he’s not very photogenic.

W. Smith

 

[CID143ti]

Here is another pic that shows his relation in size to another B. jacksoni. He is on the right. Oh, and please keep in mind that I am not a photographer.

W. Smith

 

[XOskeletonRED]

The subaculear spine is the same color as the sting...Babycurus.


adios,
edw. =D

 

[chau0046]

Infact i think its Babycurus crassicaudatus. I found a pic in the files of the scorpionfans ( mr Deranged)

Mat