[Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
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[Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
Gathering Parabuthus spp lovers for discussion with regards to their husbandry and breeding projects. It is not restricted to Parabuthus transvaalicus but opened to all Parabuthus spp. Feel free to post your queries or chip-in for some informative discussion with the keepers here
Parabuthus transvaalicus:
Parabuthus liosoma:
Parabuthus pallidus:
Parabuthus villosus:
Premolt:
This is "THE" pre-molt position which i have observe in all my desert specimens which i would like to share. Refer to the picture below, as the actual day of molting draws near, the pair of chela is bent more inwards to the Chelicera. Metasoma is in a relax position.
Side View
How to identify a pre-molt Parabuthus transvaalicus scorpling:
Loosening of the outer exoskeleton:
The next day:
Sexual Dimporhism:
THE THING ABOUT "SPITTING SCORPIONS":
MATING:
FEEDING VIDEOS:
Husbandry:
[ASA] Desert Scorpions' Caresheet
Recording of life-cycle intervals:
Note that molting interval may be different between specimens kept by different keepers and even among scorpion siblings.
The following are some of the factors which may affect the range between each molting interval:
- Feeding regime
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Provision of ideal enclosure setup to that these scorpions may undergo the minimal stress in a captive environment
Parabuthus transvaalicus
1.instar to 2.instar > 8-15 days
2.instar to 3.instar > 30-45 days
3.instar to 4.instar > 35-50 days
4.instar to 5.instar > 45-60 days
5.instar to 6.instar > 70-100 days
6.instar to 7.instar > 80-134 days
7.instar to 8.instar > 52-84 days
Cheers,
GS
Parabuthus transvaalicus:
Parabuthus liosoma:
Parabuthus pallidus:
Parabuthus villosus:
Premolt:
This is "THE" pre-molt position which i have observe in all my desert specimens which i would like to share. Refer to the picture below, as the actual day of molting draws near, the pair of chela is bent more inwards to the Chelicera. Metasoma is in a relax position.
Side View
- Click here to read more:
A week later after the picture above was taken:
How to identify a pre-molt Parabuthus transvaalicus scorpling:
Loosening of the outer exoskeleton:
The next day:
Sexual Dimporhism:
- Click here to view:
Sexing by the presence the "tooths" on the basal middle lamella which are located near the point where the two pectine meets:
Refer to the arrows below for the location of basal middle lamella.
Close-up shot on the basal middle lamella on a female specimen:
* Depending on the magnification of your lens, sexing via the above method maybe feasible as early as 2.instar.
Sexing by chela comparison
Left chela = female , Right chela = male
* Note that the above method (to identify the male) is feasible for adult specimens as bulbous chelas are only visible in males at 7.instar (on rare occasion, at 6.instar).
The photo below shows the size difference of the chela between a freshly molted 7.instar male and his former molt skin of 6.instar:
THE THING ABOUT "SPITTING SCORPIONS":
- Click here to view:
Let's keep things short.
Do they have the ability to spit/spray venom?
Yes.
Do they do it often?
Rarely it happens. Unless severely agitated.
Do i have to really wear safety goggles when dealing with them?
It really depends on how much you are willing to gear up for safety.
Bear in mind that even though they rarely spit/spray venom in captivity, it does not mean that they may not one day.
Whats your advice?
They are pets for viewing and nothing else.
Keep them secured in the tank nicely and always use a long pairs of tongs when working with them.
Do not provoke them (poking them with your tongs etc) and you should be fine.
MATING:
- Click here to view:
FEEDING VIDEOS:
- Click here to view:
Parabuthus Transvaalicus Videos:
P.Trans Drinking from a mist:
Husbandry:
[ASA] Desert Scorpions' Caresheet
Recording of life-cycle intervals:
Note that molting interval may be different between specimens kept by different keepers and even among scorpion siblings.
The following are some of the factors which may affect the range between each molting interval:
- Feeding regime
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Provision of ideal enclosure setup to that these scorpions may undergo the minimal stress in a captive environment
Parabuthus transvaalicus
1.instar to 2.instar > 8-15 days
2.instar to 3.instar > 30-45 days
3.instar to 4.instar > 35-50 days
4.instar to 5.instar > 45-60 days
5.instar to 6.instar > 70-100 days
6.instar to 7.instar > 80-134 days
7.instar to 8.instar > 52-84 days
Cheers,
GS
Last edited by GS on Sat May 04, 2013 6:29 am; edited 8 times in total
Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
Parabuthus lover is here!
Parabuthus pallidus
Parabuthus pallidus
Liocheles- Spermatophore
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Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
P. liosoma
P. transvallicus
P. transvallicus
Liocheles- Spermatophore
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Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
Thanks for adding in the variety Liocheles.
Is the P.transvaalicus going to get an "apartment upgrade" soon?
I like the idea.. space saver..
Is the P.transvaalicus going to get an "apartment upgrade" soon?
I like the idea.. space saver..
Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
GS wrote:Thanks for adding in the variety Liocheles.
Is the P.transvaalicus going to get an "apartment upgrade" soon?
I like the idea.. space saver..
actually it just temporary for taking picture. lol. took her out of her bungalow for clean and picture purpose. can see through the container her bungalow..
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Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
Embryos of Parabuthus transvaalicus
Measurement of a Gravid 8.instar Parabuthus transvaalicus
Measurement of a Gravid 8.instar Parabuthus transvaalicus
Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
Hi, are all the P.Trans female can reach 8i or just by chance?
If a P.Trans female 7i was mated, and successfully give birth, is her possible to reach 8i?
7i or 8i is the best for mating?
If a P.Trans female 7i was mated, and successfully give birth, is her possible to reach 8i?
7i or 8i is the best for mating?
ahxean- Spermatophore
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Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
Not all.
Usually, only unmated 7i females have a shot at attaining 8i.
"When they know that they are sexy enough, they simply stop trying"
Usually, only unmated 7i females have a shot at attaining 8i.
"When they know that they are sexy enough, they simply stop trying"
Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
GS wrote:Not all.
Usually, only unmated 7i females have a shot at attaining 8i.
"When they know that they are sexy enough, they simply stop trying"
LOL
Great pictures!! thanks for sharing!
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Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
Jackson_Oscillada wrote:
Hey guys, how long does it take for a P.Trans to harden its exoskeleton? I bought one today and according to the dealer,it molted last friday.
Assuming that the husbandry has been provided correctly for the scorpion, it usually takes between 4-10 days for a freshly molted specimen to have it's exo-skeleton fully hardened.
The range is huge as the number of days is dependent on which instar was the specimen at. Generally, the younger the instar, the faster it's exo-skeleton will harden.
e.g. a freshly molted 3.instar takes about 4-5 days and a freshly molted 8.instar may take up to 8-10 days.
Using black light, once you notice that the specimen is fully florescent under it, the specimen is not far from being ready to hunt.
Let us know if you have more queries.
Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
GS wrote:Jackson_Oscillada wrote:
Hey guys, how long does it take for a P.Trans to harden its exoskeleton? I bought one today and according to the dealer,it molted last friday.
Assuming that the husbandry has been provided correctly for the scorpion, it usually takes between 4-10 days for a freshly molted specimen to have it's exo-skeleton fully hardened.
The range is huge as the number of days is dependent on which instar was the specimen at. Generally, the younger the instar, the faster it's exo-skeleton will harden.
e.g. a freshly molted 3.instar takes about 4-5 days and a freshly molted 8.instar may take up to 8-10 days.
Using black light, once you notice that the specimen is fully florescent under it, the specimen is not far from being ready to hunt.
Let us know if you have more queries.
so... for a freshly molted 3instar(right now) P.trans will take 5 days utmost... Okay then, thanks sir
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Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
GS wrote:No prob. Feel free to post your queries in ASA forum
Hi GS, do you mind sharing the life-cycle or P.Trans?
I went to your personal page http://gsscorpions82.multiply.com/ and found out it was not working.
Thanks.
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Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
ahxean wrote:
Hi GS, do you mind sharing the life-cycle or P.Trans?
I went to your personal page http://gsscorpions82.multiply.com/ and found out it was not working.
Thanks.
Hi Bro,
Multiply has shut down their webhosting services hence the a/m URL to our former site has stopped working. The same goes for DolbyR's multiply site.
All if not most of the info has been migrated here, not to worry as we will be around.
As for P.transvaalicus lifecycle, not a problem. It has been updated at post #1 of this Parabuthus spp discussion thread.
Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
GS wrote:
Hi Bro,
Multiply has shut down their webhosting services hence the a/m URL to our former site has stopped working. The same goes for DolbyR's multiply site.
All if not most of the info has been migrated here, not to worry as we will be around.
As for P.transvaalicus lifecycle, not a problem. It has been updated at post #1 of this Parabuthus spp discussion thread.
Ok got it, thanks!
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Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
No prob. Are you having a 7.instar female P.transvaalicus going to 8.instar?
Feel free to share your pictures here when you are available
Feel free to share your pictures here when you are available
Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
Very beautiful P.tansavaalicus. Thanks for sharing
That 7.instar has a good size. How big is her body length in cm?
That 7.instar has a good size. How big is her body length in cm?
Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
Thank you. From mouth to the end of telson is around 7.5-8.5 cm.
ahxean- Spermatophore
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Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
She'll probably hit 10-11.5cm at 8.instar. You mentioned she had mated twice.. on both occasion did you witness a similar act that suggests her accepting the spermatophore?
Something like this..
Something like this..
Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
Luckily you reminded me, I have some doubt too.
The 1st time I can say it was a successful mating, the male took just 2 minutes for the whole section. I could see clearly the female accepted the spermatophore.
However, for the 2nd time, the female was struggling at first, and then the male still successfully place a spermatophore, but the spermatophore looked like it did not insert into the bottom part (dont know what it is called) of the female.
Any idea? Thanks.
The 1st time I can say it was a successful mating, the male took just 2 minutes for the whole section. I could see clearly the female accepted the spermatophore.
However, for the 2nd time, the female was struggling at first, and then the male still successfully place a spermatophore, but the spermatophore looked like it did not insert into the bottom part (dont know what it is called) of the female.
Any idea? Thanks.
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Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
Hmm.. how long apart are the mating? If it's consecutively one after the other, maybe the male needed more "rest"
Just kidding
Sometimes it can be hard to peep right under them to get the whole story.. can't really comment on mating #2 if it's a good or bad one.
I'll say it's fine to mate them for at least a couple more times if they have been housed separately. Maybe once a week or two.
Or you can simply house a pair communally. Shouldn't be a prob if the husbandry is ideal
Just kidding
Sometimes it can be hard to peep right under them to get the whole story.. can't really comment on mating #2 if it's a good or bad one.
I'll say it's fine to mate them for at least a couple more times if they have been housed separately. Maybe once a week or two.
Or you can simply house a pair communally. Shouldn't be a prob if the husbandry is ideal
Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
Ha I've walked around like that after an especially good night. I know how that male feels.
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Re: [Discussion] Parabuthus spp.
The 2nd mating is right after 1 week behind the 1st. The measurement of my tank is L 26 cm x H 10 cm x W 17 cm, i think it will be narrow for a pair.
Both male and female are bought from different person and I am scared to house them communally.
Both male and female are bought from different person and I am scared to house them communally.
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