As pets, they tend to be skittish but will assume a defensive posture if provoked. Their venom is more potent than that of the emperor scorpion, making a sting quite painful , so they are not recommended for beginners. These scorpions require a desert setup to their housing that includes a layer of coarse sand, as well as a rare misting.
Physical Characteristics: Tan to olive green coloring; darker back; yellow claws, legs, and tail; brown hairs on tail. Large-clawed scorpions prefer to use their powerful claws for defense, and they rarely sting. For most people, their venom is mildly painful but not dangerous. Native to Northern Africa and the Middle East, these scorpions are found in deep burrows in wild deserts. That environment is somewhat difficult to reproduce in captivity, as one must have the appropriate soil depth and moisture content.
The dictator scorpion is closely related to the emperor scorpion. It has an impressively large body and powerful pincers.
Unlike many scorpions that must be housed individually, the dictator scorpion can coexist with other members of its species, except multiple males might fight. Physical Characteristics: Dark brown or black body; stocky build; broad pinchers. It can be somewhat aggressive and territorial, and its sting is comparable to that of a hornet.
This species is fairly hardy and can live up to eight years in captivity. Scorpions of the Androctonus genus—commonly known as fat-tailed scorpions—should not be kept as pets. Moreover, scorpions of the Centruroides genus—commonly known as bark scorpions—also can be life threatening. Castillo, Austin, and Pradeep Attaluri. Animal Fact Sheet: Bark Scorpion. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
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Search for:. Search Articles. Here is a guideline about different types of scorpion species which can be adopted as pets. Knowing the species before taking a scorpion as a pet is essential because you might be getting the wrong type which can turn out to be life-threatening for you in case it stings. If you are a beginner and you are looking for a scorpion pet, then this specie is the right option for you. Emperor scorpion is recommended all over the world to be kept as a pet because it is one of the docile species of scorpion.
Emperor scorpion is generally calm, and it will not sting until it feels threatened. These scorpions are hesitant to sting; they will usually pinch you with its claws. The venom of Emperor Scorpions is mild and will not cause any allergies. People who have been stung by this specie have been reported to have localized reactions and nothing serious. Physical traits of Emperor scorpions. Emperor scorpions are carnivores like all other scorpions. If in captivity they eat the following:.
An adult scorpion should eat 3 to 4 insects in a week. The perfect time to feed them is the night time as they are most active at night. Special instructions for keeping an Emperor Scorpion.
Emperor scorpions are large, but they do not require much space to survive. A gallon tank is sufficient for a couple of Emperor Scorpions. You should get a bigger tank if you plan on keeping more than two scorpions. Install black light in the room where you will keep them. They tend to glow in blacklight.
Because of their shy nature, it is better to substrate their enclosure to give them hiding spots. Their comfort should be your priority.
Asian Forest Scorpion is another good option for keeping as a pet. They are very similar to the Emperor Scorpion in terms of appearance. In fact, they are so identical that beginners often cannot even distinguish them. The main difference in their appearance is their size. They are slightly smaller in size as compared to the Emperor Scorpion.
Just like the Emperor Scorpion, Asian Forest Scorpion will attack only if they feel threatened and they will defend by their claws instead of stinging. Physical Traits of Asian Forest Scorpion. Asian Forest Scorpions love to eat, and they hardly refuse a meal.
They eat insects which are appropriate in size. Special instructions for keeping an Asian Forest Scorpion. This specie is very easy to care for. They are low maintenance, and they also breed easily in captivity.
They need proper space to breed, and for that matter, a gallon tank is sufficient. But as the family grows, you can think of getting a bigger tank for them. As the name suggests, Desert Hairy Scorpion is mostly found in the deserts, and it has hair on its body. They are slightly smaller in size as compared to the Emperor Scorpion, but their venom is stronger than of the Emperor Scorpion.
Because of this fact, they are not recommended for beginners. Their sting is not venomous, but it can get painful. They tend to get wary and will do an averting posture if they are provoked.
Physical Traits of Desert Hairy Scorpion. They tend to eat locusts and various smaller species of scorpions when they are in the wild. But in captivity, they love eating crickets and other smaller insects. Special instructions for keeping a Desert Hairy Scorpion. Desert Hairy Scorpions are territorial and aggressive; hence they need to be lodged individually. The temperature has to be maintained between 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit 21 — 32 C. Read More about the Pseudoscorpion.
The forest scorpion usually resides in Malaysia and India. Its usually large, stocky and heavy. The color is black and they may grow up to 5 inches in length. They usually live under logs and rocks but occasionally tend to burrow themselves in the ground.
The look pretty close to the emperor scorpion and are sometimes mistaken and sold as emperor scorpions in pet stores. The forest scorpion is much more aggressive than the emperor so be careful if you buy scorpions.
Read More about the Forest Scorpion. Tailless Whip Scorpion: The tailless whip scorpion, often called whip spiders are referred to as amblypigids. They have been given there name because of there lack of a tail. Spiders, mites, daddy longlegs and other less known groups are their closes relative. Click here to see a diagram of the tailless whip spiders closes relatives. Read More about the Tailless Whip Scorpion. Fat Tail Scorpion: The fat tail scorpion are small with a full grown adult size of 4in.
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