Posted by XOskeletonRED on April 28, 2003 at 15:42:42:
In Reply to: B. jacksoni and others posted by CID143ti on April 27, 2003 at 21:40:55:
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:I have a few B. jacksoni that will be arriving later this week and I am still in the process of setting up the enclosure. I was planning on using about two inches of peat for a substrate. Do I need to include the gravel underlay?
Yes and no, it helps prevent any mold and mildew to the enclosure, even though medium humidity scorps such as these will have a far lower chance of ever experiencing mold. You can pretty much use it anyway though and with deep substrate, it will assist to keep the humidity levels at a more adjustable number.
I know the scorpions are very unlikely to construct a burrow. I have several large pieces of bark that I will be placing in the enclosure as well as some large rocks. How many scorpions could I safely keep in a 20L enclosure?
Babycurus jacksoni is considered to be noncommunal, therefore, I would attempt no more than three females and one male to start. I would probably attempt first with a single male and single female to see how they do. Some scorpions can be much more aggressive to others of their species.
What male/female ratio should I use for a productive breeding environment? What would be the ideal temperature range and humidity levels I need to achieve?
Temp ranges are usually pretty commonly the same with most scorpion species. 75-80 Fahrenheit would be sufficient. You can go with 70% humidity levels with this species safely, but 60s range is the recommended.
I know they are from the Tanzania area, but I’ve heard that they should not be kept at the same humidity levels as Pandinus sp. Is this information accurate? Any other information will be greatly appreciated. XO, thanks for the info on this species, I’ve used it for a guide in constructing this enclosure and I guess you can see I ran into a few more questions.
N/P!
:I will also be receiving a C. limbatus with the B. jacksoni shipment. I have set up a 5.5 gallon enclosure for the scorpion. I’m a little curious on the scorpion’s toxicity. I’ve heard that it has a similar toxicity as C. exilicauda. Is this information accurate? Any ideas on how to acquire more if they are not currently on suppliers’ lists?
Centruroides limbatus is a rarity on any dealer list, though the toxicity levels of this scorp is relatively close to a lower rating given for C. exilicauda and is reported to not be deadly, but with the proviso of them having potentially deadly stings to those who are allergic, etc.
:I have an A. australis and have not had seen it leave it's burrow. I have kept several Androctonus species before and they were much more visible. The scorpion has not ventured out in at least three weeks. I am providing food for the scorpion and the crickets are disappearing. I am assuming that the scorpion is eating the crickets. I can see the
:scorpion in the burrow but I do not like disturbing it. I only use the aid of a light to occasionally check on the scorpion. I have smoothed the sand in the enclosure to seem if the scorpion is venturing out. From what I can tell the scorpion is not walking on the sand. The sand only seems to have smaller cricket tracks in it. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Androctonus australis females will commonly be in hiding this time of year if gravid. I haven't seen my girl in a month and change, so don't worry about that, it's common.
:W. Smith
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adios,
edw.
