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02-28-2005, 03:06 AM
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scorpion feeding
what is the easiest way to feed a scoropion... I dont mean hand feed, im not so foolish. I mean, i have 2 crix in the cage with our emp right now, but that doesnt garuntee me he will catch them and eat them. How would one suggest feeding? or will nature do its thing with this one?
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02-28-2005, 08:27 PM
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If the temps and humidity are good he'll be active enough to hunt them at night. They're one of the most nocturnal creatures out there. Too much exposure to sunlight will even kill one. Some feed with a forceps though. In that case, just hold one in front of his face and he'll catch it and eat it if it touches him. Keep in mind that scorps eat a lot less than herps though. Those two crix might last him the week depending on his size.
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02-28-2005, 11:48 PM
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i think its a she. It was the largest in the store, and they all came in at the same time from the same batch type thing... i have a lamp on her for heat durring the day time just a regular incandescent bulb. I havent gotten a night light yet for heat, havent had the chance, but im getting there. We turn off the light at night and make sure to keep the room warm.
What is the ideal heat/humitidy I think I read 80degrees and 80% humidity. I have to get a hydrometer too...
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03-01-2005, 07:26 PM
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What do you keep her in? Yeah, 75-80 for both temps and humidity. I'd ditch the light though. A heat pad would suit a scorp way better.
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03-01-2005, 10:13 PM
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heat pads arent good for scorps, if you mean Under Tank Heater. Scorps bury to get to a cooler area and if the lower they go the hotter it gets they just keep digging and may end up killing themselves..... so not a good idea ;P once you get a night light you will be able to keep that on at all times as long as it keeps the correct temps
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03-02-2005, 11:27 PM
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No not a Under Tank Heater, I meant just a standard human heating pad. They serve me well. I also only put the pad under half the cage, so they have a gradient. I put a hide at each end too. Never knew that about the UTHs though. Good info  I'd say go with a heat pad or an infrared lightt. The house bulb isn't so great for the scorp though.
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I use a heating pad on my Emps and stick it on the side of the tank. If your room temps are at least 75F, you really don't need a heating pad. My scorps will sometimes fast for several weeks. If yours is plump, you don't have anything to worry about if the scorp doesn't eat right away. Be sure to keep it humid since this is a tropical species. 
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