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Wanting to get into scorpions. Suggestions would be great.

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Hey guys,

I'm thinking the next little beasite I'm getting is going to be somekind of a scorpion, and I was really wondering if anyone would have any suggestions as to what a good starter species would be. I've kept herps for roughly 20 years, and recently picked up a killer Scolopendra Subspinipes that has definitely spurred my interest where inverts are concerned.

I've been around tons and tons of Emperors, so I honestly don't know if I'd really want to start off with one of those. I know they are quite hardy, fairly docile and get a pretty large size, but in all honesty I'd like something that is a bit more on the, I guess you'd say, exotic side.

I'm not wanting to get a Death Stalker or anything that venomous, but if you guys have any suggestions I'd be more then happy to hear about them.

I was wondering if it'd be a good idea to start off with a scorp. that is around the same venom classification (danger-wise) of the Vietnamese Centipede I've got.

Thanks all, I do appreciate it!
 
Well off hand I would say any of the flatrock scorps or evevn a desert hairy.
Red barks are cool also they just have a bit of a heavier sting :ack2:
 
Hey John,

How goes it, and thanks for the reply! The Red Bark, is that also known as a Red Thick-Tailed? I saw those guys on Botars website and really, really liked the look of them. They definitely struck my interest.
 
Yes they are that= Babycyrus jacksoni. They are a really cool little scorp that get 2-3" snout to sting. Communal also , I have a tank with 11 in it , 3 males and 8 females
 
Great to know John. How are they when it comes to being kept alone? I'm thinking I'd like to get a single scorp for starters, and if these little guys would prefer to have some buddies, then maybe there's a better alternative out there??? Man, the Red Barks just look so cool though!

EDIT : Alrighty John, thanks for all the help man! I went ahead and ordered a Red Bark from Charles today. It'll be here tuesday, very excited about this new addition.

Thanks much!
 
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Well man...ya know what they say...heh heh heh 'YOU HAVE BEEN BITTEN'
Now I see it will be an obsession for you sooooooo, welcome to the hobby :)

I see no problem with just one bark scorp and they are pretty hardy. I tell ya though it's pretty neet seeing a dozen or so in a tank. I have three generations in mine 11 in all.
 
Thanks man, thanks alot hahaha. Yes, I have been bitten indeed! An obsession it has definitely become!
 
I have no doubts, I tell ya. I'm really, really looking forward to getting the little guy. Tuesday can't get here soon enough.
 
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