Private breeder of Tarantulas, Scorpions, 4 types of Roaches and Superorms. Resides in sunny S. Ca. This blog is all about my collection of various critters. You'll find care sheets, tutorials and various information on my Reptiles & Inverts.
My scorpions as seen using a UV black light flashlight. Amazing how they glow. The following species are shown: 4i Centruroides sculpturatus F – Centruroides sculpturatus 2i Heterometrus spiniferis M – Pandinus imperator.
Pandinus imperator (Emperor Scorpion)
Scorpions fluoresce or glow under ultra-violate light so they are easy to find with the aid of a black light during the night. Nighttime scorpion hunting is great fun, but make sure you’re wearing high top boots and carry with you a long set tongs if you plan on capturing any scorpions. Scorpions can be very unpredictable and sting at anytime given the chance, so use caution while out scorpion hunting.
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This an update to my Centruroides sculpturatus (Arizona Bark Scorpion) babies. They are now 3i far as I can tell. Still a few 2i as well. There getting bigger and eating well. Started with 14, down to 12 now. As you can see in the video, their pretty active.
I have had people ask how I care for this species. It’s not difficult. C. sculpturatus a small species of scorpion, no bigger than 3″. Now even though there native to Arizona, where its hot and dry, your probably thinking, water not needed. Wrong, all desert species require water to survive. For scorpions, even desert dwellers, if you don’t provide some kind of moisture, they will desiccate and dry up
I keep a full 2oz deli cup of water in the enclosure to provide some humidity. They need some humidity to molt. To provide moisture, besides the food they eat, I mist the bark 2-3 times a week. I have them on play sand and pieces of bark off a Joshua Tree work well for a hide.
Important note about Centruroides sculpturatus. They don’t only hide under bark, rocks, etc…they cling to the underside as well, an accident waiting to happen. So when cleaning, feeding, or examining these scorpions in their enclosure, be sure to use tongs, etc… to pickup or move there bark hides. Otherwise you may be in for a painfull, rude awakening.
The Centruroides sculpturatus (Arizona Bark Scorpion) is said to be the most venomous scorpion in North America. Its venom can cause severe pain (accompanied with numbness and tingling) in adults, lasting between 24 to 72 hours. I heard some describe stomach cramps durring this time frame. You may also experience loss of breath for a short period of time. Due to the extreme pain from these little beauties, some victims describe a sensation of electrical jolts after being stung. Fatalities from this scorpions sting in the USA are rare. Mainly limited to small animals (including pets), small children, and adults with a weak immune systems.
DISCLAIMER: C. sculpturatus are not recommended for beginners due to the nature of this species. I am not an expert on scorpions. The info herein is from my own personal experience with this species, a little common sense and extensive research done via the Internet. Always do your research before going out and catching or buying this species. It could be a painful experience otherwise.
All valid comments and questions welcome. Thanks for reading, Greg Hagedorn.
Update video showing one baby, now 2i, eating a 1/8″ B. lateralis roach nymph. Just happened to catch the axtion afterit had caught and stung the roach. Amazing how strong those little roaches are. You’ll see how the roach drags the scorpion across the sand hanging on for dear life. The noise in the background is the swamp cooler.
Centruroides sculpturatus 2nd instar eating a piece of roach!
Update on my Centruroides sculpturatus scorplings. They are 2nd instar and are now off moms back and eating on there own. I took a couple of B. lateralis roaches and ripped them apart into several pieces. I set the pieces in and around there bark, and a few started to feed immediately.
Centruroides sculpturatus 2nd instar sharing a piece of roach!
I know, “ripping” a roach apart doesn’t sound that great. Believe me, it wasn’t. But these little guys have to eat too, and I didn’t have any baby nymphs they could chase around. These little guys bodies without tail is only ΒΌ”. Time to start separating. I had noticed a couple of them didn’t want to share and tails started flying. Fascinating to watch.
