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 #2052201


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This forum seems dead but lets see if anyone will answer. I like the idea of inverts, but could never own a spider. I like looking at them in pictures and expos but I dont think I could provide what it needs for some reason because they freak me out. I am kind of entertaining the idea of a scorpion. I would of course get the permit because in my state you have to and I know some people with tarantula permits and stuff, so I will go that route with them as my help. I have a spare 10 gallon tank I could set up but ideally I really like the acrylic cages at bean farm. This is like 16"x8"x8". I would like to get something that does sting it’s prey, not worried because i wont hold it. I dont know too much about different types but I know that Emperors and desert hairys are alright for starters. Anything else? Will i see the desert out more than the emp?

Yes i did go through the 120+ post on emperor scorps too.

Here’s the cage



08/06/09  05:21pm

 #2052214


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   Message To: Likuidslider603   In reference to Message Id: 2052201


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Hey there
yeah, this forum is pretty much dead besides me and scorpion newbie lol
Well, a desert hairy is much more active than an emperor scorpion. They have many cool qualities, one being that they will use their stingers to take down prey. They also dig elaborate tunnel systems too. So for activity and stinger usage, I would definitely suggest the desert hairy as a great beginner scorpion. They usually do best with 1 in a container as they may cannibalize. The container is also fine for housing the scorpion, a 5 gallon is already enough space. If you wish to learn more, there’s a site dedicated to scorpions called the Scorpion Forum where there are many knowledgeable members.

here’s the site: http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/forum.htm

Here’s a desert hairy caresheet: http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/caresheets-f29/hadrurus-arizonensis-desert-hairy-scorpion-t218.htm
08/06/09  05:42pm

 #2052261


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   Message To: Dualll   In reference to Message Id: 2052214


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Hey yeah this forum isn’t very lively, but i stuck with it cause Duall’s on it, helped me out alot, so if you ever need help id recommend him, and that scorpion forum he linked you to im part of aswell im known as "The-New-Guy" on there, tbh they can probably help you out more.

I went from thinking about having a scorpion, to owning one, to now owning 2, now im not far off getting a third tbh, and im thinking of a small desert species, and i know exactly what you mean about the stinging prey thing, watching my emperors kill its food is the best part of owning them i would say, but i want to see what i would be like to watch one sting its prey, so i guess were thinking the same sort of.

And glad you looked through mine and Dualls convosation, a long one i know, but i had alot of things that i wanted to know, im one of those people who like to know every little thing lol.

Also don’t knock holding a scorpion, you think now you wont hold it, i didnt think for a second about holding mine, but like Duall said to me once "I dont know anyone who hasnt owned a scorpion and not held it atleast once"

My male emperor is friendly as anything, the female, well not so much lol. I let the male out, he likes to sit on my laptop cause off the heat it gives off i guess, i was typing away for 40 mins right infront of him without him taking it as any sort of threat, chances are if a scorpion see’s you as a threat it will go into its attack position, but confront it anymore than that chances are it will run.

Hope to hear from you soon, hit me or duall up on here if you need help, i check everyday cause mine and Duall’s convo is still going lol, and like i said im on the one he recommended too under The-New-Guy

Dont be a stranger :D
08/06/09  07:05pm

 #2052291


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   Message To: Scorpion-Newbie   In reference to Message Id: 2052261


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Haha i know, holding animals that shouldn’t be is very tempting. I was just worried about the desert hairy because i thought people said it’s more potent. I like not having to have humidity up, although i’m just saying that because i CONSTANTLY have to mist my tokay geckos and was going to get a green tree python so my arm would be tired lol. Thank you for the other forum Duall, i’ve noticed alot of your posts and figured you would answer...well hoped actually. If you have any more information on the desert hairy it would be great, I’ll check the other forum. I just see so many emp posts and no deserts here.

Scorpion-newbie, It is nice to always have someone to help you, even just one person. I am active on the red tail forums and no one really talks there anymore. I actually read EVERY post in that thread last night while I was at work, 11pm - 7am. It took me until about 3am I believe, but very worth it. I love to research all animals especially if i’m thinking of getting one. I know way more then I should about animals I dont own and probably never will too. haha. But it was nice to go through every step and get an idea of what i’ll need, how to set it up, the adjustment, everything. So thank you for all the questions you posted in that thread, it’s very informative.

Thanks again guys

here’s some pictures of some of the pets

Tokays (angry little girls)



Old picture of Tiny (Red tail boa, BCC) She’s now about 8 feet.



Kitty and Trigger in the crib.



08/06/09  07:53pm

 #2052543


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   Message To: Likuidslider603   In reference to Message Id: 2052291


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You read all our posts? wow thats mad lol, i couldnt read them all again its too long lol, also yeah i dunno its just emperors are more popular i guess thats why they are talked about so much, and that boa is niceeeeeeeeeeee, i held a common 6 foot one the other day, she was so friendly i wanted so bad but i havent got enough room :( and yeah its always nice to know some stuff about animals you might not even own, never know when someone will be like "oh do you know about emperors?" you can be like "well actually........" lol
08/07/09  08:19am

 #2052600


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   Message To: Scorpion-Newbie   In reference to Message Id: 2052543


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Yea i guess that makes sense. I just feel dumb when someone asks "oh what do you keep?" and then i’m like actually i was giving you info and dont have any...And sorry duall i didn’t see the caresheet. Ignore where i asked again haha. Thank you for the link
08/07/09  10:51am

 #2052670


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   Message To: Likuidslider603   In reference to Message Id: 2052600


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nice boa

I think the reason emps are popular is because they’re very large but more docile than other scorps at the same time. They’re also usually the only scorpions sold in pet stores as well and have very mild venom. The media also shows emperor scorpions a lot too.

Here’s the care sheet again:

http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/caresheets-f29/hadrurus-arizonensis-desert-hairy-scorpion-t218.htm

btw, if you wish to get a desert hairy, make sure you get a large juvenile or an adult. The younger ones will most likely die trying to molt.



08/07/09  01:16pm


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