This Rhopalurus garridoi Breeding Project started with a small group of 2.instar scorplings. They were raised from juvenile to adulthood and i have mated the adults in their pairs. Now, it's time to enjoy the "fruits of labour"
I've managed to document the full breeding journey of these gorgeous Rhopalurus garridoi which will be put up at [ASA] All-Scorpion-Archives.
Please allow some time for me to sort out the massive amount of photos/videos and documentation to share with you guys.
Of the top of my head, the following are some categories which will be included in this Rhopalurus garridoi caresheet:
Picture documentation with write-up: - Husbandry - Molting concerns - Breeding concerns - Sexual dimorphism - Maturity - Growth (Full recorded molting intervals) - Mating an adult pair - Gestation period - Documentation on signs of embryos - Brooding enclosure for the gravid females - Birthing - Raising the young instars
Video documentation: - Mating attempts (from introduction of the male all the way till the acceptance of spermatophore by the female) - Birthing/ Macro of the 1.instar - Macro on the 2.instar
Regards, GS
Last edited by GS on 8/28/2012, 11:08 pm; edited 7 times in total (Reason for editing : Updated)
**GS** Leiurus
Number of posts : 2629 Age : 42 Location : facebook.com/ScorpionArchives Registration date : 2010-09-06
As usual, I'm extremely impressed with your captures. Now, my only question to you is, when are you sending me some of the offspring? Kidding, of course... or am i?
Scorpion19981000 Administrator
Number of posts : 1895 Age : 26 Location : Cortland, New York Registration date : 2011-07-03
Number of posts : 2629 Age : 42 Location : facebook.com/ScorpionArchives Registration date : 2010-09-06
Subject: Re: Rhopalurus garridoi Breeding Project 8/28/2012, 12:17 am
KLN1988 wrote:
Wow what an beautiful specie.. And those pictures! Thats some pretty big broods, isnt it..
Scorpion19981000 wrote:
Beautiful species and excellent photography as usual.
shadowfoot wrote:
Well done! Those photos are awesome!
You guys have some great photos. Thanks guys!
Envyizm wrote:
As usual, I'm extremely impressed with your captures. Now, my only question to you is, when are you sending me some of the offspring? Kidding, of course... or am i?
I think you're the one who has been strict with yourself, pm me if i'm wrong
DolbyR Leiurus
Number of posts : 2097 Age : 42 Location : facebook.com/ScorpionArchives Registration date : 2011-01-03
Subject: Re: Rhopalurus garridoi Breeding Project 8/28/2012, 3:11 am
Great looking species buddy! And needless to say, awesome shots! I like how you use naturalistic elements to bring out the scorpions' coloration.
sowhon Centruroides
Number of posts : 194 Age : 42 Location : Malaysia Registration date : 2010-11-02
Subject: Re: Rhopalurus garridoi Breeding Project 8/29/2012, 8:29 am
awesome specimen, can't wait for the main to be up!
Parabuthus21 Hadogenes
Number of posts : 51 Age : 25 Location : South Africa Registration date : 2012-07-18
The granulation pattern on the Rhopalurus genus makes them all aesthetically pleasing, but this species appears more pronounced, probably because of the light coloration. Beautiful captures as always, GS.
toidy Centruroides
Number of posts : 149 Age : 38 Location : Philippines Registration date : 2012-07-28
I don't know if ive ever seen such beautiful scorpions or pics as those!!!
