http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/-t1.htm Post free Guides / Tutorials here to help other members! Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:55:01 GMT 10 http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/12/26/33/43/logone10.jpg http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/-t1.htm http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/self-sustaining-tropical-enclosure-heterometrus-sp-or-pandinus-sp-t16.htm ~Abyss~ Assuming you are already using a false bottom set up here are some things to help you with your tropical enclosure. This will keep food alive longer, reduce cleaning to almost nothing and get rid of mites. -Buy some Decorative moss at a petshop. (the kind that you keep poison dart frogs in). This will feed any crickets you dump in there as well as help with your humidity. And put it your enclosure however you like http://www.petmountain.com/product/plants/512059/nature-zone-feather-moss-terrarium-flora.html -Collect ... Scorpion Guides / Tutorials Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:24:27 GMT http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/self-sustaining-tropical-enclosure-heterometrus-sp-or-pandinus-sp-t16.htm#18 http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/self-sustaining-tropical-enclosure-heterometrus-sp-or-pandinus-sp-t16.htm http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/creating-a-natural-looking-forest-floor-habitat-t3815.htm LXDNG79 Some of the dudes liked the way I setup my scorpion habitats (much appreciated) so as requested I thought I'd post some kind of 'tutorial' on the methods... First and foremost, I don't consider myself a certified professional or expert at this (I'm sure there are better people out there), but with sufficient research on the internet and a couple of years of experience, I've formulated my own kind of 'recipe' when it comes to crafting a vivarium/terrarium habitat suitable for any AFS (namely scorpions ... Scorpion Guides / Tutorials Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:19:08 GMT http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/creating-a-natural-looking-forest-floor-habitat-t3815.htm#49419 http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/creating-a-natural-looking-forest-floor-habitat-t3815.htm http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/double-level-terrarium-t4039.htm The Sandman Hey everyone. I'm relatively new to the scorpion world.... in as much to say i dont have any scorps until couple weeks time. I'm building the habitat and wondered if this would work or would it be a problem....... A double level terrarium (basically 2x 4ft long terrariums, one on top of the other with the top cut through on one and bottom cut on the other) would it be wise if i had one level for say Hadrurus arizonensis, sandy environment, and then the second level for say Pandinus imperator, ... Scorpion Guides / Tutorials Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:55:01 GMT http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/double-level-terrarium-t4039.htm#51117 http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/double-level-terrarium-t4039.htm http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/holding-humidity-t278.htm arachnidlover74 If you keep scorpions or tarantulas that require a high level of moisture / humidity here's a really simple tip that you may or may not have already thought of. I currently have a 10 gallon communal Emperor tank with 8 scorpions. I covered the entire top of the tank with a sheet of saran wrap and put a few small slits in it for ventilation. I placed the screen lid on top of the wrap / tank and pulled the wrap tight. It does what it is supposed to do. This is more of a tip for beginners. If ... Scorpion Guides / Tutorials Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:38:50 GMT http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/holding-humidity-t278.htm#2053 http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/holding-humidity-t278.htm http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/book-reports-t112.htm Kejser Thougt this might be a really good idea for this forum If you got a good book about scorpions, post the title and make a small report about it Manny Rubio Scorpions - a complete pet owner's manual. I got this for my self allmost at the begining of my scorpion collection, i got this book recommned by a couple of friends, and i readt it a couple of times, its a pretty good book for beginners and good alot of usefull infomation in it, sadley it doesnt cover alot of species. But ... Scorpion Guides / Tutorials Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:13:06 GMT http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/book-reports-t112.htm#510 http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/book-reports-t112.htm http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/hot-box-tutorial-t2164.htm ~Abyss~ First of all lets define hot box. What is a hot box? Any enclosure specifically made hot to increase the scorpions metabolism. Some things to remember: - A hot box if done incorrectly can kill your scorpion - A hot box will shorten the lifespan of your scorpion - Ventilation is the key There are many ways to make a hotbox I'm gonna show you what I use and how I do it. I only keep certain inverts i'm trying to breed and need them to grow just a bit faster. After a few molts or when ... Scorpion Guides / Tutorials Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:59 GMT http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/hot-box-tutorial-t2164.htm#30646 http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/hot-box-tutorial-t2164.htm http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/found-new-dvd-on-keeping-t1956.htm cosmick Hi guys how are you I'm new to this site. I was checking out the site and thought I would mention that I found this DVD on keeping Australian Scorpions for beginners. I bought it and was surprised on how much info this guy is giving out it runs for about hour and a half and it covers every thing. I scored it on eBay I know that most on here are in America but I would say scorpions are pretty much the same the world over when it comes to keeping. It helped me with my scorpions, care sheets just ... Scorpion Guides / Tutorials Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:17:58 GMT http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/found-new-dvd-on-keeping-t1956.htm#27444 http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/found-new-dvd-on-keeping-t1956.htm http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/scorpion-taxidermy-t1178.htm LadyRiotControl Thought i would post this because a lot of people preserve their scorpions in some sort of liquid (cant remember off the top of my head what its called!!!) but i have noticed that these preserved examples lose their colour... I found a way that pretty much keeps a high percentage of the colour and is very cheap although can be fiddly to do depending on which way you do it... and the main ingredient???? EXTRA HOLD HAIRSPRAY... because they're worth it (sorry!) You need: hairspray (any ... Scorpion Guides / Tutorials Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:56:31 GMT http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/scorpion-taxidermy-t1178.htm#14243 http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/scorpion-taxidermy-t1178.htm http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/new-book-hitting-the-streets-t1078.htm Kejser I got a mail from Mark Newton he wanted to know if i whould like to help him spread the word about his new book thats coming out soon, from the few pages on the book site i can tell this book will be a good one even if its about australian scorpions, for does of you that dont know who Mark Newton is, he is the proably the leading expert about aussie scorpions, so i know this book will be filled with interesting infomation. Scorpion Guides / Tutorials Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:38:16 GMT http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/new-book-hitting-the-streets-t1078.htm#12521 http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/new-book-hitting-the-streets-t1078.htm http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/scorpion-anatomy-t36.htm Mr. Mordax First draft, I figured we needed our own anatomical reference. Feel free to "upgrade" with a better picture or more detail. I just included the most commonly referenced anatomy. Dorsal anatomy: Ventral anatomy: Scorpion Guides / Tutorials Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:11:47 GMT http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/scorpion-anatomy-t36.htm#39 http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/scorpion-anatomy-t36.htm http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/false-bottom-enclosure-with-tips-t12.htm ~Abyss~ Most people keep their Emps in a ten gallon tank and have trouble maintaining the humidity at the proper level. Humidity gauges don't work very well so I recomend if you have one throw it out now because if you follow these steps you will have the perceft humidity reguardless of what your hydrometer says SUPPLIES -CLEAN TANK (can use other enclosures such as KK or Plastic containers) -Gravel ( you can buy enough gravel for under three dollars at Home Depot) -A screen mesh ( i uses ... Scorpion Guides / Tutorials Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:11:16 GMT http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/false-bottom-enclosure-with-tips-t12.htm#14 http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/false-bottom-enclosure-with-tips-t12.htm http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/terms-and-biology-t111.htm Kejser Hey Guys and Girls This is kinda meant for people that aren't used to a lot of the terms and some biology terms that are thrown around here so I will try to explain a bit, this might help you out when you need to ask something. Well, let's start with the sexing codes. Instead of writing Male, Female, or not sexed, some clever person have come up with a set of numbers that will explain it more easily. Let's use an example. 1.3.5 B. jacksoni What this code means is 1 male, ... Scorpion Guides / Tutorials Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:11:03 GMT http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/terms-and-biology-t111.htm#508 http://scorpionforum.darkbb.com/scorpion-guides-tutorials-f18/terms-and-biology-t111.htm