Care tips
(by Emiel Vrolijk)
- Keep tropical species (i.e. Heterometrus sp., Pandinus sp., Liocheles sp.) warm and moist, with a relative humidity of about 80%, at a temperature of about 86 Fahrenheit/30* Celsius. The preferred substrate for these species is cocopeat, or anything similarly water-retaining. Always make sure that the water dish is filled and clean.
- Arid species (i.e. Hottentotta sp., Parabuthus sp., Androctonus sp.) are best kept at similar temperatures (86 F/30* C), but with a substrate consisting of dry sand. Look at the last answer of the FAQ for information concerning humidity requirements. A trick to give arid burrowers the opportunity to display their natural behavior, is to moisten the sand with a lot of water, press it down firmly, and then let it dry out completely, before you put in the scorpion.
- Bark scorpions (Rhopalurus junceus, Centruroides sp.) ought to be kept like tropical species, the only difference being that one should provide vertically stacked pieces of bark or rock (make sure these pieces can't shift and crush your critter). Another difference is that the required relative humidity is about 70% with these species (however, there are some exceptions).
- Last but not least: always does your research before you buy! Make sure that you are informed before you acquire a scorpion. These care tips are just a guideline. Many species need slight adjustments to this general care in order to thrive
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