Tityus falconensis

[BAM1082]

Just a thread to update as my scorpions get bigger.

Taken a few weeks ago.

 

[Koh_]

awesome Bam! is it 4th instar now?

btw, 'falconensis' is not being used anymore. it's magnimanus now

 

[AzJohn]

awesome Bam! is it 4th instar now?

btw, 'falconensis' is not being used anymore. it's magnimanus now

But falconensis sounds so much cooler. I think, sleek bird of prey, when I hear falconensis. What does magnimanus conger up?

 

[Envyizm]

But falconensis sounds so much cooler. I think, sleek bird of prey, when I hear falconensis. What does magnimanus conger up?

Laughter and innuendos?

 

[Envyizm]

Awesome scorps Bam. How many do you have and when do you plan on sending me some?:drool:

 

[Michiel]

But falconensis sounds so much cooler. I think, sleek bird of prey, when I hear falconensis. What does magnimanus conger up?

giant claw (litt. giant hand)

 

[the toe cutter]

Great looking little Tityus, now if only I could find T paraensis up here:drool:!

 

[Michiel]

Great looking little Tityus, now if only I could find T paraensis up here:drool:!

Tityus paraensis is called Tityus obscurus nowadays. Just feed the name to the search function.

Cheers, Michiel

 

[BAM1082]

awesome Bam! is it 4th instar now?

Hey Koh I haven't been keeping track... but 4th instar would fit the time frame. Few more molts to go... cant wait to get them all together in a colony.

Awesome scorps Bam. How many do you have and when do you plan on sending me some?

I only have 5; hoping I end up with a pair. Then there will be lots

magnimanus sure turns up more info on these guys, thnx

 

[Michiel]

Hey Koh I haven't been keeping track... but 4th instar would fit the time frame. Few more molts to go... cant wait to get them all together in a colony.




I only have 5; hoping I end up with a pair. Then there will be lots

magnimanus sure turns up more info on these guys, thnx

If you have 5, the chance of having both sexes is somewhat above 90%, given the 1:1-2 male-female ratio of this species. No problem

 

[BAM1082]

Update
There getting big... And since I haven't been tracking there molts I really have no idea if they're adult.

I made a "Ruler" of sorts. Marking every Centimeter.

And here are a few shots that I thought turned out pretty good.

 

[Michiel]

Hi,

Males typically molt at instar 5, in a few occasions in instar 6. When the males molt at instar 6, they have nice bulbous chela, in instar 5 the difference is less pronouced. Females always molt in instar 6. When I see your pics, I think that is an instar 5 male.

Cheers, Michiel

 

[BAM1082]

Thanks Michiel.
That information will help me compare and identify other adults
Cant wait to get them all in the same enclouser.

 

[RodG]

Great photos of some really cool scorpions! Please keep the updates coming.

 

[Michiel]

Thanks Michiel.
That information will help me compare and identify other adults
Cant wait to get them all in the same enclouser.

Hi,

You can even sex them by instar, instar 6= female, instar 5= male, but like I said, some males also reach instar 6, but you would notice, because of their size and level of sexual dimorphism they exhibit.....
This species is very prolific, 1-4 broods after a single succesfull insemination, so be carefull what you wish for!

Cheers, Michiel

 

[jebbewocky]

But falconensis sounds so much cooler. I think, sleek bird of prey, when I hear falconensis. What does magnimanus conger up?

Wizards.
My message is NOT too short.