Andronoctus australis Babycurus jacksoni Buthacus leptochelys
~Don't buy scorpions for sale before getting set up for scorpion care!~
Arachnid terrarims, information, and accessories for scorpion care :
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AWESOME : Wall-mount 1/2-sphere Dome-Home Terrarium or Vivarium (retail links below)!
Brushed aluminum and thick, crystal clear aquarium acrylic. Sold as an "aquarium", but you're not paying for useless filters etc.; just use the included $1.50 siphon hose for something else and scoop debris with the wee economy minnow net... I think this is the coolest spider/scorpion habitat EVER. You access the inside via a glass lid on top; the unit mounts far enough away from the wall (vs. 100% flush) to allow a hand, tweezers, net, crickets, etc. in, though from most perspectives it provides the illusion of being much closer to the wall, with a tremendously aesthetic look compatible with most decor, light gently seeping out along the edges where frame meets wall. Though a bit small for a few of the freakishly largest, like Goliath bird eaters, it's positivey ideal for most small-through-adult tarantulas & scorpions when completed with your favorite substrate. Tarantulas, unless disturbed or seeking a female near the end of a male's life, often spend years in and around the entrance of their web or burrow -- their home, where they feel secure. Cheapest retail source (MSRP $349, normally $199 here) right now $169.96! (If you feel your species needs more room, see the model(s) further down) \/ \/ \/
CLICK HERE: Wall-mount Acrylic Dome-home aquarium, terrarium, vivarium
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Economy "staple" habitats:
Widely used among young hobbyists and seasoned collectors/breeders, alike. Available in various shapes and sizes, priced accordingly. Each model is stackable (awesome for accumulating specimens) except, really, the taller, carry-cage types with handles (you can get away with a couple Kritter Keepers atop each other if you're careful).
Click an image to select that model for sizing & pricing:
Make your Scorpion GLOW brightly in darkness under powerful Blacklight (below left) or glow along with more environment-illuminating "Night-Glo" Moonlight bulbs conveniently available in low-watt or high (below right): (careful not to overheat, esp.with higher wattages) Click a bulb:
Ultimate bedding for Scorpions,Tarantulas, Centipedes & Millipedes: outer coconut fiber. Resists fungus and mites more than peat/vermiculite self-mixed & easier. All humidities from dry to semi-moist. Loose & ready, Preferable to block form (esp. at this price) & eco-friendly: Coco fiber substrate for tarantula and scorpion care
Keep Humidity and temperatures in check: Though though the rigidity of temperature range requirements for some species gets a bit exaggerated in some circles (many thrive and breed in lower than documented optimum range while overheating kills), conversely, humidity cannot be over-stressed and is, perhaps, the number one killer when mishandled. This unobrusive, 2-in-one hygrometer and thermometer is not colored with possibly erroneous green-thru-red zones calibrated specifically for reptiles: Gauges fit for tarantula and scorpion care
Never overheat but keep arachnids out of the cold with thermostats compatible with any heat source (lights, under-tank pads etc.). Arachnohobby is located in sunny Florida where we seldom worry about prolonged cold, but if your tarantula or scorpion stays in an area prone to low temperatures in the winter, you may consider suppemental warmth. It's better to be too cool than too hot, but this is easily remedied with either of these products that supply power to the power jack on the end when the temperature drops below where you want it, so your choice of standard, 110-volt U.S. indoor power plug-in heat sources kick on! Thermostats for tarantula care and scorpion care
Please install thermostat low, against substrate, if using under-tank pads; you don't want to overheat the bottom before noticing the error after heat travels higher, subjecting arachnids to undue heat exposure, since the directions for both devices are for reptiles who bask in temperatures unfit for arachnids.
Caves, Huts, & Decor provide welcome shelter for arachnids while maintaining the aesthetics of a naturalesque or even novel environment (more available than pictured here; select any link to browse): Shelters and Decor for tarantulas housing and scorpion housing
Humidify while busy or even on vacation! This is the ONLY automatic mister endorsed by ArachnoHobby as it has settings as low as 15 second durations every 12 hours -- ideal for moisture loving arachnids with adequate aeration holes or vents in place allowing fresh (not stale or stagnant) humidity to be present without higher risk of mold: Programmable mister for humidity requirements in tarantula care and scorpion care:
Feed Crickets and other feeder insects natural supplements that mimic an ideal diet in the wild. No additional water is required, as this ultimate insect gut-load contains enough moisture. Reduce odor and captive insect loss while providing your arachnid with an optimum diet! Ultimate cricket food for nutritional tarantula care and scorpion care
Lighting systems, and/or tops & Hoods (more available than pictured; click for more): Click for light stands, fixtures, terrarium and vivarium hoods and more for tarantulas and scorpions
Ultimate Tarantula Book of all time, the quintessential read with which more serious enthusiasts begin than any other, "The Tarantula Keeper's Guide" by the world-famous couple Mr. & Mrs. Shultz: Tarantula book of all time
