Remove any uneaten food or.
Marbled scorpion care sheet.
The information on this care sheet is not a substitute for veterinary care.
Firstly most emperor scorpions will require supplementary heating and a high humidity in captivity.
Peat moss potting soil or eco earth should be used and be 3 4 inches deep.
The desired temperature is a gentle 25 c with temperatures not exceeding 30 c.
This care sheet can cover the needs of other species.
Dead insects may be fed to the scorpion via forceps or tweezers but they will also pick up freshly dead insects off the ground.
Scorpions are ectothermic cold blooded so they require heat from an external source such as a heat mat hot rock or heat lamp.
Provide your scorpion with a ten gallon aquarium or terrarium.
If you need additional information refer to the sources on the back of this care sheet or contact your veterinarian as appropriate.
Developed with and approved by a qualified veterinarian.
How to look after your pet scorpion caring for your pet scorpions scorpions are the most ancient lineage of terrestrial higher animals metazoans known with fossils dating back to the silurian era 400 millions of years ago.
Insects about to the body size of the scorpion are recommended.
Lastly it is important that your scorpion should be able to burrow or at least conceal itself under a hide if it is to behave naturally.
You should provide your scorpion s habitat with a shallow water dish as well as a hiding area.
The venom of an asian forest scorpion s sting is mild.
Live or freshly dead insects once or twice weekly.
Water should be available to drink at all times to prevent dehydration.
The most commonly encountered scorpion species in australia as it lives in urban areas.
Care guide marbled scorpion lychas variatus food.
