yellow leg creeping scorps

[Prymal]

All-

Last time I checked, Darrin Vernier had a few wc adults (O. asper/Mozambique black) for sale at

www.goldenphoenixexotica.com

I also have 4 cb I2 specimens from the last mating of my wc specimens.
Good luck in the search...Luc

 

[FLINTC]

O. aspers

Darrin is the guy in Phoenix I was talking about. This guy has some neat stuff. Used to live down the road from him. Thought I was an enthusiast until I met him. His knowledge and dedication to the world of arthopods is thus far unmatched. I purchased several scorpions from GoldenPhoenixExotics, and found him to be quite helpful. As a matter of fact I should call him since I am heading to Phoenix at the end of June to scorp hunt.

 

[Prymal]

O. asper feeding

All-

Just to give you all an idea of the size prey I2 O. asper can tackle!

Enjoy...Luc

 

[Prymal]

BTW,

That I2 specimen is 14 mm in length and the cricket is fully grown!

 

[Prymal]

All-

These are truly quite amazing scorps at sizes of development. The above feeding sequence involved the I2 asper sitting at the lip of the clay plant pot fragment. The cricket was walking toward the space beneath the fragment when the I2 casually reached out with both chelae, grabbing the cricket from above and flexing it's metasoma and entire mesosoma, "stung" the cricket once while holding it. After about 30-seconds, the I2 delivered the final "sting" and the cricket ceased struggling and the I2 began to feed.
All 4 of my I2 aspers can also capture and subdue roaches just a bit smaller than the cricket!

 

[Prymal]

Man,

Can't believe no one has posted regarding my super-baby ;(

 

[Crono]

Man,

Can't believe no one has posted regarding my super-baby ;(

That is impressive. I've seen large prey taken down in other pics, but that is unique
Dave Mc

 

[cashewman1]

lol yikes, id be afraid to be matched up against a few of those guys, i might get taken down.

 

[MattM]

Wow, thats neat!!! I've only seen my asper eat once, adult, but didnt know their 2nd instar could catch stuff this size

I was overwhelmed with my l.q. 3I eating a full size cricket, but this beats it! haha.

 

[Prymal]

Guys-

My adults are not as audacious and ravenous as these I2 specimens. I've observed adults back down from adult crickets but these I2 have shown no hesitation in moving right up to large prey and tackling it!
Also, several specimens may unknowningly attack the same prey item and they will fight until one backs away.
They all aggregate together, share the same retreat and the same space atop the plant pot fragment in the photo. They're definitely not like the shy, passive adults - they will even attempt to sting if annoyed!

Luc

 

[Prymal]

Matt,

L. quin, like A. australis is AWESOME at any size!

Luc

 

[MattM]

A few of the scorpions where I really wish NOT to be the cricket hehe. No chance at all! I'll be seeing my first pair of A. australis in june, and convident it's just as beautiful as l.q.

 

[Prymal]

Matt,

You'll be impressed by the A. australis. I know the literature states that the venom of L. q. is the most potentially fatal but I've seen specimens of australis pump copious amounts out their aculeus in a stereotypical defensive stance. I've yet to see L. quin. produce such quantities of venom!
I have to say that A. australis is the ONLY scorp that gives me a reason to pause in awe!!!
And the difference in the defensive posture. Something about that of A. australis lends a real sincerety to the threat. I've never really been made apprehensive by that of L. quin. Bro, there's something in those cold dark eyes that mean business - bad business! LOL

 

[FLINTC]

asper eating

That's a neat pic. I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to feed my asper babies, because I couldn't find a place carrying pin heads. I put crickets 3x their size and they had no trouble showing who's boss. I would have to say these are my favorites.

 

[canadianscorp]

Heya Luc,

i agree there. these are the only scorps i own that make me really nervous. those evil looking eyes let you know not to mess. but also they are a very beautiful spp. but certainly no prey stands a chance when it snatches them quicker than the blink of an eye! very cool scorp.

cheers, steve

 

[MattM]

Yup The l.q.'s are the only ones were I really stand and wait till they grabb prey (sounds sadistic, but it's not to see the prey suffer). Their reaction is just a split second, sting, and nog more then 2 seconds are needed to fully disable any prey! And yes, the deep, black and cold eyes. Brrrr.

 

[LongDucDong]

I have never seen O asper on any of the dealer's lists here in the US.

Contact Adam Jansen at www.ajexotics.com. I just picked up a 3/8" scorpling from him today. They rock!

 

[Jmadson13]

heh can't believe I havn't commented on your photo yet Luc, that little guy thinks it's Heman

 

[Prymal]

Heya 'Bane...

All 4 are of comparable natures - they exhibit no fear of any size prey item I've offered them. I've seen one envenomate an adult cricket, pull it across the communal container to the group hide and begin feeding and almost consume the entire cricket!
Adults are not nearly as voracious or as audacious as the scorplings!

Take care...Luc