Jamier65
Arachnopeon
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Yes, its big enough.Alright would you say that tank is big enough for a dune scorpion
@Collin Clary maybe you can chime in on this for me? anybody lol@Red Eunice negative side effect to introducing this species to its new rehouse before the substrate completely dries up? I just re did mine. im concerned maybe I put him in there too soon. he I hasn't attempted to start any burrows its been about 3 days, he just sits out in the open kinda lazy and sluggish, ( its pretty fat and pre molt looking) but not sure if him not burrowing is a sign of the substrate not dry enough for him to do so yet
what would be a good sand-clay ratio for digging?Yes, its big enough.
H. arizonensis is a tunnel expert, digging out intricate tunnel systems, in a short time.
A mix of sand and excavator clay is what I have in my setups. Allow the mix to completely dry out before introducing your scorpion. Have a water dish available, I've seen mine drink on occasion.
They like it warm, desert species, 24°-29°C is a typical range. Personally, I don't use heat mats. If you have to use one, place on the end just above the substrate surface. Regulate the temperature w/h a thermostat to avoid overheating the enclosure.
Photo of a setup and an excavator clay kit. View attachment 234123 View attachment 234124
Mine are 40/60 sand/clay mix. I'll reverse the ratio next time around.what would be a good sand-clay ratio for digging?
I really can't say, I've had mine about 6 months and the substrate was totally dry beforehand.@Red Eunice negative side effect to introducing this species to its new rehouse before the substrate completely dries up? I just re did mine. im concerned maybe I put him in there too soon. he I hasn't attempted to start any burrows its been about 3 days, he just sits out in the open kinda lazy and sluggish, ( its pretty fat and pre molt looking) but not sure if him not burrowing is a sign of the substrate not dry enough for him to do so yet
thanks. I'll try that when I get home. I was dumb enough to use pure clay and my DHS hasn't been able to dig into it. I hope she'll like the newer substrate when I'm done.Mine are 40/60 sand/clay mix. I'll reverse the ratio next time around.
Dune scorpions are S. mesaensis. They also dig though.Yes, its big enough.
H. arizonensis is a tunnel expert, digging out intricate tunnel systems, in a short time.
A mix of sand and excavator clay is what I have in my setups. Allow the mix to completely dry out before introducing your scorpion. Have a water dish available, I've seen mine drink on occasion.
They like it warm, desert species, 24°-29°C is a typical range. Personally, I don't use heat mats. If you have to use one, place on the end just above the substrate surface. Regulate the temperature w/h a thermostat to avoid overheating the enclosure.
Photo of a setup and an excavator clay kit. View attachment 234123 View attachment 234124