This care sheet provides information on caring for the Indian Mysore scorpion. It describes the scorpion as large and black with massive claws and an armored appearance. It recommends housing the scorpion individually in an enclosure at least 18x10 inches with a substrate of coco husk or orchid bark kept damp. The enclosure should maintain a temperature gradient of 28C at the hot end and 70-80% humidity. Feeding should be one prey item such as crickets or roaches once a week to avoid overfeeding. The scorpion is mostly active in mornings and evenings and makes a good display pet when provided hides and decor in its enclosure.
This care sheet provides information on caring for the Indian Mysore scorpion. It describes the scorpion as large and black with massive claws and an armored appearance. It recommends housing the scorpion individually in an enclosure at least 18x10 inches with a substrate of coco husk or orchid bark kept damp. The enclosure should maintain a temperature gradient of 28C at the hot end and 70-80% humidity. Feeding should be one prey item such as crickets or roaches once a week to avoid overfeeding. The scorpion is mostly active in mornings and evenings and makes a good display pet when provided hides and decor in its enclosure.
This care sheet provides information on caring for the Indian Mysore scorpion. It describes the scorpion as large and black with massive claws and an armored appearance. It recommends housing the scorpion individually in an enclosure at least 18x10 inches with a substrate of coco husk or orchid bark kept damp. The enclosure should maintain a temperature gradient of 28C at the hot end and 70-80% humidity. Feeding should be one prey item such as crickets or roaches once a week to avoid overfeeding. The scorpion is mostly active in mornings and evenings and makes a good display pet when provided hides and decor in its enclosure.
This care sheet provides information on caring for the Indian Mysore scorpion. It describes the scorpion as large and black with massive claws and an armored appearance. It recommends housing the scorpion individually in an enclosure at least 18x10 inches with a substrate of coco husk or orchid bark kept damp. The enclosure should maintain a temperature gradient of 28C at the hot end and 70-80% humidity. Feeding should be one prey item such as crickets or roaches once a week to avoid overfeeding. The scorpion is mostly active in mornings and evenings and makes a good display pet when provided hides and decor in its enclosure.
Scientific Name Heterometrus mysorensis Description A large black forest scorpion. These have massive claws, These scorpions have an almost armoured appearance. Probably one of the best scorpions for a display enclosure available. They can be kept in a communal set up but the enclosure will have to be very large. Ideally keep in individual housing unless breeding is the aim. Not a particularly defensive scorpion and the venom is not considered harmful to humans. Housing An ideal size enclosure would be 18x10 inches of ground space for a single scorpion. For a substrate either a complete covering of coco humus or a 70% coco humus 30% orchid bark mix is ideal. The substrate should preferably be at least 3 inches deep, deeper if possible. A selection of hides should be available artificial reptile hides or cork bark are fine. The scorpion will naturally burrow under cork hides. Climate Humidity should be approx. 70-80%, not lower than 70%. Temperature should be a gradient in the enclosure, 28C at the hot end. This is easily attained by fixing a heat mat to the outside wall of one end of the tank and controlling it with a Mat Stat or On/Off stat, The probe should be inside the tank close to the heated wall. Use a digital thermometer / hygrometer to accurately manage the climate. The substrate should be damp to the touch and regular spraying with tepid water will hold the humidity. At regular intervals the substrate will need to be watered to maintain humidity. Feeding Mysore scorpions like their food. It is essential not to over feed these. One prey item once a week is enough for a maintenance diet. Large crickets, Locusts and roaches are taken well, an occasional Morio worm is also devoured with enthusiasm. These must have a good size water dish available with clean water at all times. General These are incredible invertebrates and are available in small numbers most of the time. For those wanting to have a display scorpion this would be a very good choice. Mostly active morning and evening it and set up in an enclosure well decorated with hides caves and artificial plants it is easy to maintain and rewarding to keep. Nick Cousins
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