Watching photophobic hunters

[DanielAcorn]

Hello!

What is the best way to watch my AFS hunt at night? If I use my phone light, it will run away. I read on the forums that people use 'red light' which the scorp supposedly can't see, but this isn't totally agreed upon?

How do you guys watch watch photophobic animals?

 

[ZX14]

Black light flashlight for scorpions is best in my opinion!!!! Otherwise it's a crapshoot with others!!

 

[viper69]

Hello!

What is the best way to watch my AFS hunt at night? If I use my phone light, it will run away. I read on the forums that people use 'red light' which the scorp supposedly can't see, but this isn't totally agreed upon?

How do you guys watch watch photophobic animals?

I’d use a red light. I read on AB by a then long time keeper of scorps that UV light damages their exoskeletons. I haven’t confirmed that, but I can’t rule it out as UV is damaging to vast amounts of animals

 

[The Snark]

I read on AB by a then long time keeper of scorps that UV light damages their exoskeletons. I haven’t confirmed that, but I can’t rule it out as UV is damaging to vast amounts of animals

UV damages cells randomly. Other than the obvious immediate damage, the major problem with this, simplified, is the cells pass on genetic instructions to the replacement cells, including scrambled or missing instructions.
The technical low down inclusive of the worst case scenarios, cancer: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8477449/

 

[viper69]

UV damages cells randomly. Other than the obvious immediate damage, the major problem with this, simplified, is the cells pass on genetic instructions to the replacement cells, including scrambled or missing instructions.
The technical low down inclusive of the worst case scenarios, cancer: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8477449/

I come from a highly technical background, and when I simple versions like the above, I’m not always sure what people are trying to say.
No need to explain nor leave a link for me for biology of this. I’m fine already.

 

[DanielAcorn]

I'll look into getting a red light!

 

[adam james]

If you are looking to observe your animal undisturbed, I would suggest using a red led light. A UV light might be better for you to see/find your scorpion with but the scorpion can detect it and may decide to retreat to the hide. However I have never noticed my scorpion react to the red light. Maybe he can see it, and just figures its just moonlight? Either way it does not seem to trigger his "daylight" clock.

 

[Brewser]

Whatever Spectrum of Light is Chosen, the Dimmer the Better.
Night Vision 101, preferably red.

 

[DanielAcorn]

Whatever Spectrum of Light is Chosen, the Dimmer the Better.
Night Vision 101, preferably red.

Is there any particular torch you would recommend?

 

[The Snark]

I come from a highly technical background,

I just reiterated what you mentioned for others to be aware of. For the edification of the folks here who worship at the altar of Our Lady of Infinite Debate and Digression.

 

[Brewser]

Have many,
Sizes vary fom aaa to 21700 rechargeable.
Not allowed to advertise 'Name Brands' on Arachnoboards. that being said, chinese brands are top notch.
Some come with 2 or 3 leds and dimmer switch to allow for Color Choice and Lumen Choice as well.

 

[DanielAcorn]

I will get one and try and catch my scorp out at night! I love AFS.

 

[viper69]

I just reiterated what you mentioned for others to be aware of. For the edification of the folks here who worship at the altar of Our Lady of Infinite Debate and Digression.

Ohh!!! then stop quoting me! I hate when people quote me when they aren’t talking to me!!!! There’s no point in grabbing my attention in this context. Lots of people do that here and other places I find it incredibly wasteful.