Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper

Subject: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 3/31/2013, 8:41 pm

Hello folks, im now in a position to get myself a pair of desert scorpions, as i live in the UK i am restricted to which scorpions i can keep, so i am asking you folks which would be the best ones to get in the UK, im looking to get at least 2 for the same tank, so they need to be ok together.

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/7/2013, 4:22 pm

Hello John,

I myself do not keep scorpions communal so I can't answer you on that.

However, I can recommend the following species:

- smeringurus mesaensis (dune scorpion) (can burrow but tends to make shallow burrows in stead of the spiral like constructions of Hadrurus Arizonensis)

- hadrurus arizonensis (giant desert hairy scorpion) (heavy burrower)

I have seen both of these species readily available in the UK and I believe they would make excellent choices.

Take care,

Joey

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/7/2013, 5:17 pm

Niether of those species are communal, especially Hadrurus arizonensis. Try looking into desert-ish Centruroides sp.

SCORPIONMOD Number of posts : 833 Age : 74 Registration date : 2013-01-15

Try the Scorp-O-Matic.
http://www.scorpion-forum.com/t2198-info-scorp-o-matic-choose-your-scorpion-wizard

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/12/2013, 10:10 am

i tried that Patcho, but it only leads me to scorpions i cannot get here in the UK Sad

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/12/2013, 6:29 pm

I wouldn't keep Hadrurus sp. or Smeringurus sp. communally. I really can't think of any communal desert species that are available in the UK.

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/12/2013, 8:56 pm

i decided to go with the Ghost Desert Scorpion from Atacama Desert, Chile, its really pale in color, ill get some pics up of it soon Wink

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/12/2013, 9:21 pm

Bothriurus Dumayi?

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/12/2013, 9:31 pm

Bayss wrote:: Bothriurus Dumayi?

Maybe. Probably a Bothriurus sp. or possibly a Brachistosternus sp.

Edit: I looked up the common name and Brachistosternus scioscia seems to be it.

SCORPIONMOD Number of posts : 833 Age : 74 Registration date : 2013-01-15

ShredderEmp wrote:

Bayss wrote:: Bothriurus Dumayi?

Maybe. Probably a Bothriurus sp. or possibly a Brachistosternus sp.

Scorpiongirl lost one of her B. dumayi due to cannibalism a couple months ago. I wouldn't try it.

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/12/2013, 10:11 pm

its this sp.... Brachistosternus scioscia i have only ordered the 1 so it will be ok, my tank is set up perfect for it Smile

the night temp in the real desert is 8c and during the day upto 20c humidity around 18% during the day & upto 35% at night, but it never rains lol, its the fog dew from the sea

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/12/2013, 10:13 pm

Boom. Good luck.

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/12/2013, 10:20 pm

why you say that ShredderEmp?

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/12/2013, 10:31 pm

Maybe Hoffmannius spinigerus?

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/12/2013, 11:21 pm

John Howe wrote:: why you say that ShredderEmp?

Because I guessed the species.

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/13/2013, 6:50 am

ahh right, lol, i thought you was going to say you had bad news about them lol Wink

Subject: Re: Desert Scorpion Recommendation For UK Keeper 4/13/2013, 11:55 am

Curious to see photo's John, keep us posted:)

Joey

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