Vinegaroon

[~Abyss~]

I mostly collect scorpions altough I do own a T as well and figured I should get a whip scorpion to add to my collection. I know they are not actually scorpions but does any one have any info on these guys. I mean besides housing and stuff like that. I read a few other threads on them and did some on line research but I also want to know their anatomy and how they digest their food. Any information like that would be appreciated or links.

 

[Jeremy Huff]

For internal anatomy, the best publication used by taxonomists is

Millot, J. (1949). Ordre des Uropyges. Traité de Zoologie. P. P. Grassi. Paris, Masson. 6: 533-562.

It is in French though. You might also try this.

Dunlop, J. A. (1994). "Filtration mechanisms in the mouthparts of tetrapulmonate arachnids (Trigonotarbida, Araneae, Amblypygi, Uropygi, Schizomida)." Bulletin of the British Arachnological Society 9: 267-273.

I haven't seen it.

Jeremy

 

[~Abyss~]

Thanks Jeremy I'll look into it.