[ASA] Centruroides margaritatus caresheet

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[ASA] Centruroides margaritatus caresheet



Centruroides margaritatus (Gervais, 1841)

Origin and occurrence:
Central America (also introduced to Florida)

Size of adults:
Males: 8.5cm +/-
Females (7.instar): 7 +/-
Females (8.instar): 8.5cm +/-

Speed:
Medium

Observation:
Centruroides margaritatus are very adaptable and fast growing specimens. Being not picky eater that readily feeds on anything they can subdue they matures at an amazing speed. Nevertheless, they never fails to impress you with hunting skills while hanging on a bark.

Sexual dimorphism:
Significantly shown at 7.instar, male's metasomal segments are more slender and lengthy as compared to females' with the latter having a more massive body size





Maturity:
Males usually mature at 7.instar.
Females attain sexual maturity (able to produce offsprings) at 7.instar but with ideal conditions and care provided, they are able to attain 8.instar.



7.instar female engaged in mating




8.instar female engaged in mating



Video mating documentation:

8.instar female


7.instar female


Gestation Period:
3 months +/-

1.instar:







2.instar:





Feeding documentation:

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Lifecycle observation:
1.instar >> 2.instar: 5 days
2.instar >> 3.instar: 14 days
3.instar >> 4.instar: 19 days
4.instar >> 5.instar: 23 days
5.instar >> 6.instar: 25 days
6.instar >> 7.instar: 27 days
7.instar >> 8.instar: 72 days (female)

Duration to achieve Full maturity:
Male: 108 days / 3.5 months
Female (7.instar): 108 days / 3.5 months
Female (8.instar): 180 days / 6 months

Husbandry (keeping conditions):
Raising Bark Scorpions [ Basic Caresheet ]