Care Sheet for ScorpionsAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 3.85 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 05/09/2006 |
Main Category: | Non-Reptile/Amphibian |
Sub Category: | Scorpions |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Dr. Wells |
Years Experience: | 3 to 5 Years |
Species: | Emperor Scorpion |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | N/A |
Sexing and Characteristics: | To sex emperor scorpions you need to look at their pectines (two white feathery looking objects protruding from the under side that form a "V" shape). These are larger and more feathery looking in males. |
Mostly Active During: | Night |
Substrate and Water Needs: | Use top soil without any pesticides or other added chemicals. Keep this moist at all times, misting once or twice daily as needed. |
Lighting and UVB: | No lighting is required, but you may want to use a inferred light to raise the temperatures and overall have a healthier emperor scorpion. |
Temperatures and Humidity: | 75-80 Degrees Fahrenheit and 75-80% relative humidity. |
Heating and Equipment: | Use a under tank heater or an inferred bulb. |
Caging Provided: | Use a 10 gal. terrarium for a single emperor scorpion or a pair, a 20gal. for 3-4 emperor scorpions, and 30gal. for 5-6 emperor scorpions, or a 50gal. for 7-10 emperor scorpions. |
Diet: | Carnivorous |
Description of Diet: | Feed 3-5 crickets once a week. |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | You may dust the crickets in a calcium supplement to increase their nutritional value. |
Maintenance: | Provide fresh water, clean the water dish once every week with antibacterial soap. Clean out the substrate once every four months and remove any uneaten remains of prey. |
Some Words on this Species: | N/A |
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