Care Sheet for ScorpionsAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 0 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 06/21/2007 |
Main Category: | Non-Reptile/Amphibian |
Sub Category: | Scorpions |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Beetleboy247 |
Years Experience: | 3 to 5 Years |
Species: | Emperor Scorpion |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | Imperial Scorpion, young Emperors may be called red claw/tails |
Sexing and Characteristics: | Max Size: 4.5-8"
Lifespan: 5-8 years
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Mostly Active During: | Both |
Substrate and Water Needs: | Possible substrates include; moss, coconut bark, cypress mulch, potting soil (pesticide free), or a mixture for more stability in the burrow. A shallow, wide water dish with no more than 1/4" of water. Must be changed every week or so. |
Lighting and UVB: | No UV, as it is harmful to arachnids. Incandescent light of a red or blue coloration can be used for daytime viewing as scorpions cannot see those frequencies. A blacklight for night viewing is a fun idea as this particular scorpion glows a color not unlike aqua-marine. Incandescent blacklights are not harmful to the scorpion and can be purchased at any wal-mart for a relatively low price. |
Temperatures and Humidity: | Temperature range: 75? - 82? F
Humidity levels: 75 - 80% |
Heating and Equipment: | I personally use incandescent lights as they give off low levels of heat and only raise the temperature 5 - 10?.
However, heating lamps or a UTH can be used. I would suggest a thermometer and humidity meter. |
Caging Provided: | I find that the 10 gallon rule is too generous. The scorpions burrow is only as wide as the scorpion in a 360? pattern from the center of the main chamber. I apply a rule similar to housing tarantulas for housing a scorpions. The tank provided must be twice as wide as the scorpion, at least twice as tall, and at least twice as long. I’d say a 2.5 gallon minibow tank that has been slightly modified for the use of a scorpion. They can’t climb glass or acrylic walls so there’s no need to cover the opening where the power filter goes through the hood. But I do it anyway to retain humidity. |
Diet: | Carnivorous |
Description of Diet: | A diet consisting primarily of crickets or cultured roaches, with an occasional pinkie mouse.(scorpion’s size permitting.)
Feed only 1-2 times a week. |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | None really, but I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t hurt. |
Maintenance: | VERY EASY. They don’t leave any parts behind when they eat. Their feces is a dry powder, and the water only needs changing once a week. |
Some Words on this Species: | They make great pets for apartments or dorm rooms. They’re quiet, low maintenance, and good conversation pieces. They don’t need to be nor do they like to be handled or cuddled, so they’re not the best for kids. They are the easiest pet to care for. |
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