I recently purchased a Flinders Range scorpion, and as of late she has rejected cricket offerings for weeks now. After thinking she may have died, my scorpion now has an incredibly arched back (like something you'd seen in an exorcism movie) and doesn't move, only when I tap the glass (I know i'm not supposed to) does she respond with little movement, although her positioning does not change.
I ask: Is my scorpion moulting, or is there something seriously wrong?
Is you're emp still alive? I have one, it's about a year old now, I love you're tank set up by the way, i need to re-fix my tank, so its in a dampper environment.
Tnx, but it's not an Emperor... It's a Heterometrus longimanus (Asian forest scorp). And yeah, he's still alive. He's about three and half years old now...
I dont think Id ever want a scorpion as a pet because I respect them too much to keep them in captivity. They're so beautiful and cool... plus, Id probably be bugging the little basterd by stareing at it whenever he/she tries to feed...
just wondering, ever heard of the myth about scorpions stinging themselfs to death when exposed to alcohol? Does it work on bigger ones or have you never tried it on your little friend there?
@scolopede You're right, it's not a H. longimanus, H. longimanus is black in all lighting conditions, this scorpion has sometimes brown shades, it's chelae have too much granulation, and H. longimanus has a red telson, like Pandinus imperator.
Cool looking scorpion. It looks more like H. laoticus to me though than longimanus. The chela look a little bulky for longimanus I've seen and the carapace doesn't look like there is much granulation. H. laoticus aren't real shiny looking compared to longimanus ...stuff I've read anyway. There are some good Heterometrus pdf's on the interenet. You can go to google and type in "heterometrus" and "pdf" if you want to double check the species you've got there.
hey i just bought two emperor scorpians a week and a half ago and they are rejecting worms, have u tried meal worms, should i go get a pionky mouse? what else do you feed it??? thanks
they should eat mealworms, but superworms (zoophobas) are better... you can try also with cockroaches... and you shouldn't give pinkies more than once a month...
oh ok thank you. Yeah i think they just eat when i'm not at home because when i went to pick one up after work, he had a cricket in his claw, and i keep track of the crickets when they go missing in the tank. So atleast now i know they are eating (what a relief!)
um...why do you continously depsoit the baby mouse beside the scorpion? Scorpions don't want to be fed, they want to hunt. nevertheless, it would be cool to have a scorpion. I'd name him Scorppers, or Snippers, r something.
13goodrats, you should NEVER pick up a scorpion by it's tail, it can be very harmful to it. Really, even with emperors, you shouldn't handle them but when they have to be handled (e.g cleaning out their tank) then i use a pair of tongs with foam around the 'pinching bit' (? lol fail) and grab the scorpion at it's back end, near the tail, but not by it. hope this helps.
i normally use a wooden small box when the scorpions goes in i cover with air holes of course then i simply take box out there really is the need to handle the scorpion even do i have i rather not because sting might not be lethal but however you could have a reaction just like that of a bee sting so it really depend on the person that is stung not the venom in the scorpion and that my friend is where the danger is at
im sorry to say you this is not longimanus, but im sure you buy it as one, lots of heterometrus looks pretty the same. i buy mine as longimanus too. the same with h.scaber. thats a commercial trick. lot of them are h.laoticus and h.petersii, they not so rare. h.longimanus is shiny black with smaller claws and the telson is yellow or red. but yours is a great big one! i hope your not insult! greetings
He's more brownish because he has molt a few days before i took this video... Now he's all "shinny black"... I'll post a new video soon, with new pics...
hmmm i didnt know they were more venomous, thnx for warning me! is the venom still harmless to humans? or instant kill? :-P well i know the venom isnt strong but how big is the difference between pandinus and heterometrus? ever been stung by ur longimanus? and do you know if they are immune to their own venom, cause sometimes they fight over a hide-out(even if there are 10 other unoccupied) and they sting each other....it worries me a little
actually, scorpions aren't immune to their own venom. They'll use it against eachother in territorial attacks, and some even canabalize eachtother, stinging eachother to death. In most cases, though, the males will use it on females to help calm them, using a very small amount to do so. Beautiful scorpion, and it's enclosure is wonderful!
very true, they will use there own venom to kill them selfs if they fell there life is in imediate danger and by injecting themselfs would kill the animal that then eats it,
i have some heterometrus but they wont eat, i tried crickets, grasshoppers, they dont take any at all and dont seem to be interested in food. the food walks overt them and they still dont do a thing.....does anyone have any tips??
thnx....but u say they are more agressive then the pandinus species, the pandinus isnt agressive is it? my heterometrus arent agressive to, ofcourse as long as you dont bother them ^^
The pandinus sp. aren't aggressive almost at all. The heterometrus uses his sting more often than the pandinus (and heterometrus sp. are more venomous than the pandinus sp.)
Scorpions prefer to hunt so give them some time also check the temp in the tank because many factors affect the scorpions well being so look up on care sheet online and see if you can locate the problem
okies on the ucky meter it is ucky but...hey he has to eat too! better than my carnivore rat pups who eat each other at times... :) and their food dish is full!
scorpions are awsome :P
bdoll121212 7 months ago
NICE TANK!
mrblckcoffee 8 months ago
why does the mous looj pink and like jelly?
xPandaIVIoniumx 1 year ago
@xPandaIVIoniumx why did you look all pink and jelly like when you were born? the answer is the same for this mouse.....its a baby
healonator 10 months ago
I recently purchased a Flinders Range scorpion, and as of late she has rejected cricket offerings for weeks now. After thinking she may have died, my scorpion now has an incredibly arched back (like something you'd seen in an exorcism movie) and doesn't move, only when I tap the glass (I know i'm not supposed to) does she respond with little movement, although her positioning does not change.
I ask: Is my scorpion moulting, or is there something seriously wrong?
RefiningMask1 1 year ago
aww poor baby XP
doggirl1123 1 year ago
I have an Asian Forest Scorpion as well. About how long do you think it took for your scorpion to reach that size?
iamasswookie 1 year ago
I have an Asian Forest Scorpion as well. About how long do you think it took for your scorpion to reach that size?
iamasswookie 1 year ago
I have an Asian Forest Scorpion as well. About how long do you think it took for your scorpion to reach that size?
iamasswookie 1 year ago
@iamasswookie
about a year, year and a half
RViperC 1 year ago
I have an Asian Forest Scorpion as well. About how long do you think it took for your scorpion to reach that size
iamasswookie 1 year ago
I have an Asian Forest Scorpion as well. About how long do you think it took for your scorpion to reach that size?
iamasswookie 1 year ago
I have an Asian Forest Scorpion as well. About how long do you think it took for your scorpion to reach that size?
iamasswookie 1 year ago
I have an Asian Forest Scorpion as well. About how long do you think it took for your scorpion to reach that size?
iamasswookie 1 year ago
hehe, i love how he pushes the pinky off his back with his tail. that made me giggle.
karooyomitoheagato 1 year ago
Lol well.. Not everyday food gets dumped on your head,
Bro u droped the mouse on his head and he prob has a headach now lolz
TheLobsterOfFate 1 year ago
have you ever been stingd/ and is it dangerus ?
Porre1337 1 year ago
@Porre1337
yeah, it can be dangerous (deaths are known), but i've never been stung
RViperC 1 year ago
nice scorpion and environment. how do you keep him hot?
Blackopcodered 1 year ago
tweezers of death
magnesium111 1 year ago
very nice scorpion i was thinking about getting one
Bake530 1 year ago
Very nice tank setup. I just got my first scorp the other day, an emperor. I have just the basics in the tank right now, he's still pretty shy.
BigBigRagu 1 year ago
nice scorpion and nice setup !!
hornymen124 1 year ago 4
wooow amazing!!!
REPTILfrog97 1 year ago
wow nice scopion. what is that you fed it? was it a baby mouse???
90aunder 1 year ago
@90aunder
Yeah, that in the vid is a pinky.
RViperC 1 year ago
Is you're emp still alive? I have one, it's about a year old now, I love you're tank set up by the way, i need to re-fix my tank, so its in a dampper environment.
wckpwnage 1 year ago
@wckpwnage
Tnx, but it's not an Emperor... It's a Heterometrus longimanus (Asian forest scorp). And yeah, he's still alive. He's about three and half years old now...
RViperC 1 year ago
@RViperC Very nice, didn't think it looked like an emp the claws are different, and the face of it and legs are to. Very nice scorp though!
wckpwnage 1 year ago
I dont think Id ever want a scorpion as a pet because I respect them too much to keep them in captivity. They're so beautiful and cool... plus, Id probably be bugging the little basterd by stareing at it whenever he/she tries to feed...
just wondering, ever heard of the myth about scorpions stinging themselfs to death when exposed to alcohol? Does it work on bigger ones or have you never tried it on your little friend there?
TheAsianpie 1 year ago
@TheAsianpie
I have heard that but I don't think it's true.... Why should I give my scorp alcohol??? xD
RViperC 1 year ago
arent you afraid it might sting itself one day?
mandowarrior123 1 year ago
@scolopede You're right, it's not a H. longimanus, H. longimanus is black in all lighting conditions, this scorpion has sometimes brown shades, it's chelae have too much granulation, and H. longimanus has a red telson, like Pandinus imperator.
KarolusImpAug 1 year ago
Your Heterometrus longimanus lives like a king in that incredible terrarium! These scorpions are just awesome!
KarolusImpAug 1 year ago
Heterometrus longimanus is the coolest scorpion of them all! They're awesome!
KarolusImpAug 1 year ago
scorp thinks -> wtf :o
Gallardo501st 1 year ago
Cool looking scorpion. It looks more like H. laoticus to me though than longimanus. The chela look a little bulky for longimanus I've seen and the carapace doesn't look like there is much granulation. H. laoticus aren't real shiny looking compared to longimanus ...stuff I've read anyway. There are some good Heterometrus pdf's on the interenet. You can go to google and type in "heterometrus" and "pdf" if you want to double check the species you've got there.
scolopede 2 years ago
I got an emp. he dont really lemme watch him eat. aint fed him a pinky yet. I am gettin an goliath bird eater. i got him posted on my page.
chevytech350 2 years ago
wow i love your scorpion and tank i have a H.spinifer how long do they take to molt mines bout inch now 5/5
sonofjohnrambo 2 years ago
when they're young they molt quite fast, but as they get older they do it rarer... mine has molt the last time about 13-14 months ago...
RViperC 2 years ago
@RViperC ok cheers yours is still such a nice scorp im so jealouse
sonofjohnrambo 2 years ago
did it eat the skull to?
neon200440 2 years ago
yeah, the whole pinky
RViperC 2 years ago
@RViperC MAN I WONT A SCORPION NOW
LOLO3099 1 year ago
hey i just bought two emperor scorpians a week and a half ago and they are rejecting worms, have u tried meal worms, should i go get a pionky mouse? what else do you feed it??? thanks
nickizcool20 2 years ago
they should eat mealworms, but superworms (zoophobas) are better... you can try also with cockroaches... and you shouldn't give pinkies more than once a month...
RViperC 2 years ago
thanks viper.
nickizcool20 2 years ago
Scorpions also go on fastings. That could be why they're rejecting the food. Don't freak out. Just try to keep feeding them atleast twice a week. :)
theunborn89 2 years ago
oh ok thank you. Yeah i think they just eat when i'm not at home because when i went to pick one up after work, he had a cricket in his claw, and i keep track of the crickets when they go missing in the tank. So atleast now i know they are eating (what a relief!)
nickizcool20 2 years ago
he eats a lot. lol
Jerrymonyor 2 years ago
I wana get one
bboydux 2 years ago
is it redclaw or emperor? seems there's a reddish hue on him, but it could also be fresh out of a molt
Jones22331 2 years ago
it's in the info......
it's a h. longimanus
RViperC 2 years ago
it can have a blue color to it if u shine a black light mixed with flourescent light too. this looks lke an emporer scorpian.
nickizcool20 2 years ago
holly shit that fucker is huge
Mr45C2 2 years ago
Why would you post it if it didn't even show the scorpion making the kill
NerdHunter87 2 years ago
Why wouldn't I???
RViperC 2 years ago
Boring as bat shit?
NerdHunter87 2 years ago
Poor mouse, nice scorpion
Sya93im 2 years ago
I saw a vid where the scorp was crushing the brain/spine to kill it.
Has yours ever done that?
FlameSpartan 2 years ago
No.
RViperC 2 years ago
um...why do you continously depsoit the baby mouse beside the scorpion? Scorpions don't want to be fed, they want to hunt. nevertheless, it would be cool to have a scorpion. I'd name him Scorppers, or Snippers, r something.
DjChappelle2009 2 years ago
so like, hows the best way to pick up a scorpion? id figure by the tail but how brittle is that part? hypothetically of course hahaha
13GoodRats 2 years ago
13goodrats, you should NEVER pick up a scorpion by it's tail, it can be very harmful to it. Really, even with emperors, you shouldn't handle them but when they have to be handled (e.g cleaning out their tank) then i use a pair of tongs with foam around the 'pinching bit' (? lol fail) and grab the scorpion at it's back end, near the tail, but not by it. hope this helps.
jimbodelimbo 2 years ago
i normally use a wooden small box when the scorpions goes in i cover with air holes of course then i simply take box out there really is the need to handle the scorpion even do i have i rather not because sting might not be lethal but however you could have a reaction just like that of a bee sting so it really depend on the person that is stung not the venom in the scorpion and that my friend is where the danger is at
Dnagamo123 2 years ago
cant watch, sad for the mouse
mJay19891031 2 years ago
he wanted some privacy XD
prophet60091 2 years ago
Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom
XxEmOxX1323 2 years ago
Wow! The scorpian is cute :D scared of the pinky mouse ^^
DaiymOx 2 years ago
boring.......
seahawk888 2 years ago
im sorry to say you this is not longimanus, but im sure you buy it as one, lots of heterometrus looks pretty the same. i buy mine as longimanus too. the same with h.scaber. thats a commercial trick. lot of them are h.laoticus and h.petersii, they not so rare. h.longimanus is shiny black with smaller claws and the telson is yellow or red. but yours is a great big one! i hope your not insult! greetings
panther8686 2 years ago 3
Why should I be insulted??
He's more brownish because he has molt a few days before i took this video... Now he's all "shinny black"... I'll post a new video soon, with new pics...
RViperC 2 years ago
best feeding video I saw.
sugasugag 2 years ago
seen is the grammer your looking for lol
vikkiandbradley07 2 years ago
is dat the swamer?
bunanad 2 years ago
It's a longimanus!
RViperC 2 years ago
very nice vid....
IIsykoII 3 years ago
oke so if i heard a story about a scorp stinging itself to death that would be craptalk? well anyway ur info hass helped me very much, TY
looijz 3 years ago
Yeah, that's crap! As I said, they're immune to their own venom.
RViperC 3 years ago
hmmm i didnt know they were more venomous, thnx for warning me! is the venom still harmless to humans? or instant kill? :-P well i know the venom isnt strong but how big is the difference between pandinus and heterometrus? ever been stung by ur longimanus? and do you know if they are immune to their own venom, cause sometimes they fight over a hide-out(even if there are 10 other unoccupied) and they sting each other....it worries me a little
looijz 3 years ago
There have been recorded death cases, but only a few (<10).
No, I've never been stung, but I don't disturb him much (only when it's necessary).
All scorpions are immune to their own venom, but heterometrus and pandinus sp. use their pincers and could hurt the other scorp.
RViperC 3 years ago
actually, scorpions aren't immune to their own venom. They'll use it against eachother in territorial attacks, and some even canabalize eachtother, stinging eachother to death. In most cases, though, the males will use it on females to help calm them, using a very small amount to do so. Beautiful scorpion, and it's enclosure is wonderful!
S0XF0X 2 years ago
very true, they will use there own venom to kill them selfs if they fell there life is in imediate danger and by injecting themselfs would kill the animal that then eats it,
vikkiandbradley07 2 years ago
i have some heterometrus but they wont eat, i tried crickets, grasshoppers, they dont take any at all and dont seem to be interested in food. the food walks overt them and they still dont do a thing.....does anyone have any tips??
looijz 3 years ago
Heterometrus sp. are usually more aggressive than the Pandinus sp.
If my longimanus is hungry he'll eat, if he isn't he wont even look at the cricket/mouse.
Just take it easy with them and offer them food in a week or so.
RViperC 3 years ago
thnx....but u say they are more agressive then the pandinus species, the pandinus isnt agressive is it? my heterometrus arent agressive to, ofcourse as long as you dont bother them ^^
looijz 3 years ago
The pandinus sp. aren't aggressive almost at all. The heterometrus uses his sting more often than the pandinus (and heterometrus sp. are more venomous than the pandinus sp.)
RViperC 3 years ago
Scorpions prefer to hunt so give them some time also check the temp in the tank because many factors affect the scorpions well being so look up on care sheet online and see if you can locate the problem
Dnagamo123 2 years ago
The problem is solved a long time ago...
The temp. and the humidity are OK.
He just had his "not eating" period...
RViperC 2 years ago
Cool scorpion dude. I don't feed any of mine mice.
Jon3800 3 years ago
Thx
Do you have a Heterometrus?
RViperC 3 years ago
Nope, I have 3 Babycurus Jacksoni (Red Bark Thick Tails) and 1 Hadrurus Arizonensis (Desert Hairy)
Jon3800 3 years ago
Cool
RViperC 3 years ago
YOUR SCORPION IS WERI NICE !
claudiod91 3 years ago
Thx
RViperC 3 years ago
fuckin awesome!
Daisy72762 3 years ago
how much did your tank cost/how long did it take to set up the way it is. also how often do you feed them? i just got two yesterday =]
wes2861 3 years ago
I got it from my friend, together with the scorpion, for 90$.
I think it took about a week, because the foam (under the moss/turf) had to dry up.
I feed him only when he wants to eat -> sometimes once or twice a week and sometimes once a month. If he is hungry he'll take it.
RViperC 3 years ago
when feeding is it better to use tongs and dangle it in from of them or just drop it in with them and see if they go after it?
wes2861 3 years ago
It's definitely better to just drop and watch.
But if he doesn't want to eat for a longer time, you should hold it in front of him until he grabs it.
RViperC 3 years ago
that's is a fucking nice scorpion
nice long dude
sucafuof 3 years ago
Thx man :))
RViperC 3 years ago
That is so freaking awesome! I love scorpions! i don't know what kind it is i just know its bad ass!
XxChaosDemonChildxX 3 years ago
cool man thats badass
ghostcamo 3 years ago
sorry dude not a longimanus:P
vidaroui 3 years ago
What do you mean?
It is a longimanus...
RViperC 3 years ago
sorry my bad man was in a hurry when i bumped in ur video so didnt really notice how long the pincers were
vidaroui 3 years ago
sweet spinifer! i've never fed any of my scorps live pinkies, but i hear it's messy.
mcneilscorpionone 3 years ago
No, it isn't!!
At least not by mine! :)
RViperC 3 years ago
okies on the ucky meter it is ucky but...hey he has to eat too! better than my carnivore rat pups who eat each other at times... :) and their food dish is full!
Daequix 3 years ago
Yeah, true!
Thx :)
RViperC 3 years ago
5 STARS THATS SO AWSOME
LeopardGeckoRox 3 years ago
Thx
RViperC 3 years ago
Awesome!!! i wish i could get my tarantula to eat a pinky
wedafuckups 3 years ago
Why not!?
My N. chromatus does!
RViperC 3 years ago