Why is my scorpion not eating?

[MrGhostMantis]

So I have had my Hadrurus arizonensis since mid October of last year and it has only eaten twice to my knowledge. She is only a juvenile (2" minus the tail) and has a constant temperature of 80-83f. She is still quite chubby so I'm not sure what is going on.

 

[mellow]

sometimes scorpions just don't eat for a long time, that's what my Hadrurus arizonensis did, or she could be in premolt!

 

[Ferrachi]

I wouldn't worry about it too much... It's true, scorpions can go months without eating

 

[SC Tarantulas]

Many species of Scorpion eat even less frequently than Tarantulas. It is perfectly normal.

 

[MrGhostMantis]

Thank you! She is a very light color right now...does that mean anything?

 

[mellow]

Thank you! She is a very light color right now...does that mean anything?

You're welcome! You should take a picture of her so we can see what you are talking about.

 

[Dr SkyTower]

they also don't need feeding very often... once a week if that. Sometimes when you don't see them for weeks or even months they could be going through a hibernation period called diapause. With desert hairies if they look like they're due for a molt offer them a water bowl they can drink from - they need the hydration - and don't spray water on the walls of the enclosure.

 

[MrGhostMantis]

Yessir.