What is this scorpion?

[gadunka888]

My friend has this scorpion


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Any idea what species it is?

 

[pandinus]

the link doesnt work, its a direct link to your computer, try uploading it online.

 

[gadunka888]

sorry Here are the pics:

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/gallery/showimage.php?i=12335&c=6

 

[Vidaro]

heterometrus longimanus

 

[calum]

It's a Heterometrus Sp. if you can get clear shots of the carapace and chelae, it would be alot easier o identify.

 

[rd_07]

sorry Here are the pics:

http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/gallery/showimage.php?i=12335&c=6

and if you can tell where it came from

could be h.longimanus or h.spinifer

 

[gadunka888]

and if you can tell where it came from

could be h.longimanus or h.spinifer

Thamks for identifying the scorpion.i'm not sure where it came from.

 

[deathwing]

So now you know that it is a Heterometrus, it's time to get rid of those pebbles...

 

[gadunka888]

So now you know that it is a Heterometrus, it's time to get rid of those pebbles...

what kind of substrate should be used instead?

 

[rd_07]

what i use is coco peat or peat moss
do a little misting and provide a water dish

 

[deathwing]

A think layer of substrate (any kind of substrate will do, but you might encounter mites), then add a cave or something that can be used as a retreat, a water dish and a few plant decor.

 

[Newports]

I used about 80% coco fiber and 20% sand. The sand will give some structure if your scorps want to burrow. You should mist and pour some warm water all around the cage as these scorps could dehydrate fast.

 

[deathwing]

I used about 80% coco fiber and 20% sand. The sand will give some structure if your scorps want to burrow. You should mist and pour some warm water all around the cage as these scorps could dehydrate fast.

Warm water? I can see a water dish from the pic, i think pouring warm water is no longer needed, he's in singapore, almost near equator so he dont need to worry about the cold winter.

 

[Newports]

Well just because there is a water bowl doesn't mean you can't pour some water into the substrate. I think its better to have some damp substrate then just having a water dish.