Post by ReptileMan27 on Nov 3, 2005 1:13:20 GMT -5
Pandinus imperator(emperor scorpion)
Common Name: Emperor Scorpion
Scientific Name: Pandinus imperator
Range: Africa
Type: Obligate Burrower
Communal: Yes
Adult Size: 6-9 inches
Temperature: 80-90 degrees
Humidity: 85%
Temperament: Calm and more likely to pinch rather then sting.
Speed: Medium
Venom:1
Diet: Young can eat small crickets,roaches,and mealworms. Adults can eat large crickets,roaches,and superworms. A occasional pinky can be fed to.
Housing: Adults can be kept in a 5 gallon tank or large critter keeper. Babies can be kept in a small critter keeper.
Substrate: Peat moss or peat/potting soil mix.
Additional info: Most people like to use whats called a false bottom setup. Which is 2 inches of gravel under 5-6 inches of substrate and a small tube going into the substrate down to the gravel. This allows you to pour water down and it keeps the substrate moist and helps with the humidity. Misting the cage and substrate very good once a day will also work.
Common Name: Emperor Scorpion
Scientific Name: Pandinus imperator
Range: Africa
Type: Obligate Burrower
Communal: Yes
Adult Size: 6-9 inches
Temperature: 80-90 degrees
Humidity: 85%
Temperament: Calm and more likely to pinch rather then sting.
Speed: Medium
Venom:1
Diet: Young can eat small crickets,roaches,and mealworms. Adults can eat large crickets,roaches,and superworms. A occasional pinky can be fed to.
Housing: Adults can be kept in a 5 gallon tank or large critter keeper. Babies can be kept in a small critter keeper.
Substrate: Peat moss or peat/potting soil mix.
Additional info: Most people like to use whats called a false bottom setup. Which is 2 inches of gravel under 5-6 inches of substrate and a small tube going into the substrate down to the gravel. This allows you to pour water down and it keeps the substrate moist and helps with the humidity. Misting the cage and substrate very good once a day will also work.