Scorpions

How to Properly Handle an Asian Forest Scorpion

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Asian Forest Scorpions are magnificient creatures that are often mistaken from emperor scorpions and are MUCH more aggressive than them also... more »

How to Identify Arachnids

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There are 11 orders of arachnids, including scorpions, mites, ticks, harvestmen, pseudoscorpions, whipscorpions, solpugids and spiders. Evidence suggests that arachnids, a type of arthropod, were among the first animals to live on land, some 400 ... more »

How to Play with a Pet Scorpion

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People keep scorpions as pets for a variety of reasons. They create curiosity and excitement. They require very little support. They're easy to find in pet shops and don't cost much. Some can even be bred in captivity. On the down side, a ... more »

How to Buy a Pet Scorpion

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If you are interested in becoming an exotic pet owner, consider purchasing a scorpion. Though scorpions may have notorious reputations as feisty and sometimes dangerous animals, their popularity as pets is on the rise. Become familiar with ... more »

How to Care for a Pet Scorpion

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Don't be intimidated by caring for a pet scorpion--it can be relatively easy. However, specific care requirements vary between species. As a pet scorpion owner, it is important to research your particular species of scorpion, familiarize yourself ... more »

How to Care for a Desert Hairy Scorpion

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The desert hairy scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis) is a popular choice for a pet scorpion. Although it is aggressive and stings readily, the venom is weak. Desert hairy scorpions are common in the deserts of the southwestern United States and are ... more »

How to Care for an Emperor Scorpion

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The Emperor Scorpion (pandinus imperator) is by far the most popular choice for a pet scorpion. Adults are normally five to seven inches in length, but can grow to eight inches. They are unusually docile and quite hardy. They are primarily ... more »

How to Clean Up After a Pet Scorpion

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If you are the proud owner of a pet scorpion, then you know how relatively easy it is to care for one. Cleanup for these fascinating creatures can be just as simple a process. Routinely maintain your scorpion's habitat to keep your intimidating ... more »

How to Groom a Pet Scorpion

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Scorpions are hairless creatures. Even the Desert Hairy Scorpion does not possess hair. Scorpions do not need to be cleaned and do not attract visible parasites. Therefore, grooming a pet scorpion is not a difficult. Furthermore, all scorpion ... more »

How to Sell a Pet Scorpion

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Selling your pet scorpion is always an option whether you're a breeder or just an owner who is no longer able to care for it. Identify and research your species of scorpion, list it in classified ads and wait for offers from competent, potential ... more »

How to Teach a Pet Scorpion Tricks

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Scorpions make ideal pets for people who prefer unusual, exotic, interesting, but not-so-cuddly pets. Unfortunately, scorpions are almost impossible to train, but if you learn to take advantage of what comes naturally and provide your pet ... more »

How to Know if a Pet Scorpion is Ill

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Scorpions are hardy and not subject to illness. If your pet scorpion starts behaving oddly, there are a few other possibilities you should explore first. The following steps can help you determine what the problem might be... more »

How to Identify a Desert Hairy Scorpion

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The Desert Hairy Scorpion is the common name for Hadrurus arizonensis. It is a hardy species and common in pet collections, although it does not breed in captivity and can have trouble molting. The following steps will help you identify this ... more »

How to Breed a Pet Scorpion

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If you're tired of the same old pair of scorpions in your tank, try your hand at breeding. Increasing your number of scorpions requires a relatively small effort on your part. Simply place your male and female together in a separate breeding tank ... more »

How to Identify an Emperor Scorpion

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The Emperor scorpion is the common name for Pandinus imperator. It is the most common scorpion that is kept in captivity and makes an excellent starter specimen because of its calm nature and weak venom. The following steps will help you identify ... more »

How to properly care for an asian forest scorpion

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Asian forest scorpions are brilliant creatures that can easily be confuse with its popular cousin, the emperor scorpion. Asian forest scorpion is a little bit more aggressive than the emperor scorpion and they can pack a punch!You will read about ... more »

How to Set-up and Care for a Flat Rock Scorpion

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Flat rock scorpions are the longest scorpions in the world reaching 1 foot. They are desert scorpions and they have amazing flat bodies that can fit into small crevices... more »

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