I want to know the latin name of this scorpion that I got today. It is 3/4 inches. THanks.
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FUnny joke...bite me.Originally posted by skinheaddave
I feel like I've been pimped.
Conditions are like any desert scorpion. Sand works as a substrate -- mixed with ammendments if you want. I haven't noticed a great deal of burrowing activity with any of mine, though they readily accept artificial hides. Provide a small amount of standing water. Room humidity is more than ample.
IDing it down the species is something best left to the professionals -- once they've actualy figured it out. There is at least one professional taxonomist working on it now.
Venom-wise, John is right in that it is a little on the hot side. I wouldn't generally recommend handling -- though for you, Jacen, I recommend you place it in your mouth on a daily basis. See how far down your throat you can get stung.
Cheers,
Dave
Yeah, you're right, John. Sorry Jacen.Originally posted by Kugellager
Now now Dave behave...Jacen is behaving as well...no need to insight riots, etc.