im just going to buy scorpion yet dont know its species i also dont have a housing, waterdish, food supply (i dont even know what to feed them) and id ont have enough experience and courage to take care of them the problem is that i already reserve 1 scorpion for me and there no turning back. i need a setting of housing and source
Talk to the person you are getting it from for tips on how they have been taking care of it.
look on google to see what you need or go to a local pet store
I have never heard of cleaning the brake drums or padssounds like a scam to me. Go to several other shops and get their opinions and estimates on repairs
Housing: Glass aquarium tanks are probably the easiest housing to use, and they should have a tight fitting secure lid. A 10 gallon tank is sufficient for one scorpion, but a larger one (20 -30 gallon) will be necessary for groups. However, don't give them too much space since it will be difficult for them to catch their prey in a large tank. Some use soil, some use peat and others use vermiculite. No matter what you choose, it should be fairly deep (3 - 6 inches) to allow the scorpion(s) to dig burrows. Pieces of bark, flat stones, broken ceramic flower pots or even commercial reptile hides should be provided as hiding spots for the scorpions. The habitat should be maintained at a high humidity level by regular (daily) misting. The tank should be kept damp, but not wet. If there is mold or condensation on the walls of the tank, the humidity is too high. A temperature gradient should be provided, from about 70-90 F. Many recommend occasionally allowing temperatures of about 100 F. The temperature gradient is important to allow the scorpions to regulate their body temperature as needed. The easiest way to provide the gradient is by using a heating mat designed for use under reptile tanks. This should be placed under no more than about 1/3 of the tank, so the scorpion can move from warmer to cooler temperatures if desired. Food: In captivity, they seem to do fine with a diet primarily of crickets, supplemented with other insects such as mealworms and moths. The crickets should be fed a nutritious diet so that the nutritional value is passed on the the scorpions, and the crickets can be dusted with a quality reptile vitamin/mineral supplement every few feedings. Feed at night to replicate the conditions under which scorpions would naturally feed. A shallow (shallow enough to prevent drowning) water dish should also be provided. Hope this helps! :)
