What scorpion is this?

[hellcakes]

Hello! Im new to the invertebrate hobby and my manager is giving me this scorpion (emergency rehouse) because of issues with his landlord. It’s either i take care of it or it ends up in the trash. I’m thinking it might be an Indian giant forest scorpion, or maybe an asian forest? My manager said he is around 4-5in but is still growing. I just dabble with tarantulas so im not very sure and i need help! What kind of scorpion is this? Care and husbandry tips?

 

[MrTwister]

Someone more well versed should chime in with species identification. My guess would be Asian forest or possibly emperor scorpion. Set up for either is similar. Several inches of moist sub, enough to allow for burrowing. Feed every few weeks, provide large water dish.

 

[Sterls]

Definitely Heterometrus sp of some kind (Asian Forest Scorpion). Someone more experienced will have to guess at a more specific species, although they may need more detailed pictures.

Moist substrate, such as coco fiber or likely whatever you use for your Ts is fine. Feed it once a week or so, but don't be concerned if it doesn't eat. As long as it's plump (looks like it is) it can go awhile without food.

Definitely take it off that reptile carpet ASAP and get it into a more moist environment. Deep enough sub for it to burrow if it wants. Cork bark or some other hide. A shallow water dish, as scorpions can drown. Search these forums as well, anything relating to Heterometrus species care will be relevant, all species of them require the same setups. Trash that humidity gauge, they're worthless. Just make sure the substrate is moist, but not swampy.

 

[hellcakes]

Someone more well versed should chime in with species identification. My guess would be Asian forest or possibly emperor scorpion. Set up for either is similar. Several inches of moist sub, enough to allow for burrowing. Feed every few weeks, provide large water dish.

Definitely Heterometrus sp of some kind (Asian Forest Scorpion). Someone more experienced will have to guess at a more specific species, although they may need more detailed pictures.

Moist substrate, such as coco fiber or likely whatever you use for your Ts is fine. Feed it once a week or so, but don't be concerned if it doesn't eat. As long as it's plump (looks like it is) it can go awhile without food.

Definitely take it off that reptile carpet ASAP and get it into a more moist environment. Deep enough sub for it to burrow if it wants. Cork bark or some other hide. A shallow water dish, as scorpions can drown. Search these forums as well, anything relating to Heterometrus species care will be relevant, all species of them require the same setups. Trash that humidity gauge, they're worthless. Just make sure the substrate is moist, but not swampy.

Thanks so much! I dont have him yet I will get him tomorrow. I did some research and a lot of people like a coco fiber/sand mix so I’ll go with that and see how the little creature likes it. I dont know much about scorpions I definitely knew something wasn’t right with the enclosure so I’m happy I can (try to) give him a better life. I really appreciate the help
(I meant to reply to you but i ended up accidentally posting directly on the threat lol oops)

 

[Tarantuland]

I don't know that you'd need the sand, but I imagine it wouldn't be too bad. Plain cocofiber is fine though. Keep the substrate moist, but don't worry about humidity. You wanna have a bit of ventilation. These scorpions are easy to keep, and it's venom isn't medically significant. I still would advise against handling though

 

[Dr SkyTower]

Its an asian forest scorpion, possibly Heterometrus petersii (which is usually the most common species sold in pet shops etc). I think the easiest way to tell h. spinifer from h. petersii is the colour of the telson (stinger). Heterometrus spinifer has a reddish coloured telson while h. petersii is black.
I found a care sheet for Emperor scorpions that may be useful for you, the care for Asian forest scorpion is the same as the Emperor scorpion.

Basic emperor scorpion (P. imperator) care.

Due to popular demand, here is a basic emperor scorpion care information, as endorsed by several of the Arachnopets members. This is not the only way to keep them -- there are hundreds of variations. This is, however, pretty much the answer you will get if you ask emperor scorpion questions...

arachnoboards.com

 

[Sterls]

Its an asian forest scorpion, possibly Heterometrus petersii (which is usually the most common species sold in pet shops etc)

FYI, H petersii is now H silenus

Heterometrus Revision

Lorenzo Prendini recently published a revision of the genus Heterometrus and a couple other members of the family Scorpionidae. http://digitallibrary.amnh.org/handle/2246/7246 As far as implications go for some of the species in the hobby: • The Pandinus subgenera Pandinopsis and Pandipalpus...

arachnoboards.com

 

[Dr SkyTower]

FYI, H petersii is now H silenus

Heterometrus Revision

Lorenzo Prendini recently published a revision of the genus Heterometrus and a couple other members of the family Scorpionidae. http://digitallibrary.amnh.org/handle/2246/7246 As far as implications go for some of the species in the hobby: • The Pandinus subgenera Pandinopsis and Pandipalpus...

arachnoboards.com

yeah I heard the latin names were recently changed but I couldn't remember what they were changed to.