|
|
| |
advertising rates -
site news -
help -
contact
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
advertising rates -
site news -
help -
contact
| |
|
|
Posted by Reitz on April 08, 2003 at 16:47:47:
In Reply to: Smeringus Mesaensis posted by LCDXX on April 08, 2003 at 13:33:37:
Their common name is the Dune Scorpion, and they come from California and Arizona. Care is, in fact, similar to H. arizonsis. Humidity should be kept around 50%, though from what I understand they aren't quite as intollerant of humidity as is H. arizonsis. They're fast and aggressive, so don't touch! I can't find an LD50 rating, though they're not medically significant and infact have fairly mild venom (should hurt about as much as a hornet sting if he/she really lays into you). Temp should be between 82-85 during the day and drop to 75-78 at night. They're obligate burrowers, which means you'll need at least 5 inches of a sand substrate that has been pre-wetted and dried to allow for easy burrowing. Also, a flat rock or other hid-condusive object would aid with their burrowing. Feeding is self-explanitory seeing has you have scorps. If you intend on breeding I'm guessing that a hibernation period might be necessary.
If I missed something just let me know.
As for the P. Colei, Bill over at Invertepet.com is all out right now, but he'll probably be getting some in soon. You should send him an email.
Peace,
Chris