Turkish Black Fat-tailed Scorpion

Turkish Black Fat-tailed Scorpion (scientific name: Androctonuscrassicauda) is known as the king of scorpions. The adult is about 8-10 centimeters long. It has the second highest toxicity and the highest injected venom among scorpions in the world. It is

Reproduction: Oviparous.

Habit: Wild, extremely aggressive.

Habitat: Deserts, dry grasslands.

Physical characteristics: Males 8-10cm, females 10-12cm.

Diet: Prefers small crickets, spiders, and small to medium-sized insects.

Care: Suitable temperature: 25-30 degrees; suitable humidity: 45-50%.

Turkish Black Fat-tailed Scorpion AndroctonusCrassicauda (Olivier, 1807), commonly known as the Turkish Black Fat-tailed Scorpion, is extremely fierce, with the highest fatality rate among scorpions in its native habitat, ranking seventh in toxicity. Androctonus means killer scorpion and crassicauda means fat tail.

Love climbing pet, experienced people suggest breeding, this species has a high ferocity, the highest fatality rate among scorpions in its native land, and ranks seventh in toxicity. Pay attention to safety when breeding.

Black abdomen disease: The main symptoms are black abdomen, abnormal feces, inactivity, and lack of appetite in scorpions. This disease generally occurs in winter or early spring, mainly due to low external temperatures and high humidity, which causes excessive moisture in the scorpions' bodies. By properly increasing the temperature of the scorpion's nest and reducing humidity, this disease can be prevented.

Decay disease: The main symptoms are swollen and black abdomen, lack of appetite, and inactivity in scorpions, followed by rotting of the whole body and mass death. This disease is mainly caused by feed deterioration or unclean drinking water and can be treated with antibacterial drugs such as Lomatrin and a small amount of yeast tablets. It is especially important to maintain environmental and dietary hygiene to prevent the occurrence of this disease.

Bug infection disease: The main symptom is extreme restlessness in scorpions, with yellow granular mites hidden in the chest and abdomen, which gradually torment the scorpions to death. This disease is mainly caused by excessive humidity in dry scorpion nests. To prevent this disease, disinfect the scorpion nests with a 1% bleach solution and a 3.5% potassium permanganate solution, or disinfect with a 4.5% formaldehyde solution.

Dryness disease: The main symptoms are yellow tail, flattened front abdomen, and lack of glossiness in the whole body of scorpions. This disease is mainly caused by long-term water shortage in the scorpions. As long as water supply is paid attention to and the humidity of the scorpion nest is kept moderate, this disease can be avoided.

1 Master the key habits of scorpions

  It is active at night and rests during the day. It prefers dampness over wetness and dislikes sunlight. It likes to hide in crevices, eat in humid areas, and rest in dry areas. The scorpion's habitat should ideally be a special environment with moisture at the bottom and dryness at the top.

  2 Maintain a proper breeding density

  For every square meter, there should not be more than 600 pregnant female scorpions, below 8000 scorpions of 2-3 instar, and below 4000 scorpions of 4-6 instar.

  3 Pay attention to diversified feeding

  They require more than 10 different types of insects throughout the year. Different insects contain different nutritional components, which have a good promoting effect on the growth and development of scorpions. In addition, it is necessary to feed them with some fruits and plants to fully meet their nutritional needs. If there are difficulties in molting and deaths, drugs such as decarboxylase should be added to the feed.

  4 Separate scorpions of different sizes in a timely manner

  The growth of offspring from the same litter can vary greatly, and large and robust individuals tend to eat weaker ones. For beginners, a pipeline can be built in the lower part of the scorpion pool with an inner diameter of 0.5-1 cm, which can automatically separate scorpions of different sizes. If there is no pipeline pool, it is necessary to observe it regularly and separate them in a timely manner to maintain consistent specifications.

  5 Strictly control temperature and humidity

  Scorpions are ectothermic animals. To improve the efficiency of scorpion rearing, constant temperature breeding should be adopted. Practice has proved that the most suitable temperature for their growth and reproduction is 28°C-38°C, and the air temperature should be controlled between 65% and 85%.

  6 Daily management and disease prevention

  Observe the scorpion's activities regularly, and timely diagnose and handle the weak and sick scorpions. Regularly clean and disinfect the scorpion habitats (except during the parturition and molting periods), in order to create a suitable growth environment for them.

  7 Appropriate mating of males and females

  Generally, there should be one male and two females, with a maximum of one male and three females. During the pregnancy and parturition period, the male scorpion should be separated and kept in a separate tank to avoid disturbing the pregnant scorpion or biting the offspring. After the pregnant scorpion gives birth and the offspring are separated by size, the male scorpion can be returned to the female scorpion pool for free mating, laying a foundation for the next litter.

  8 Ecological scorpion breeding

  The garden-style ecological scorpion breeding method is based on the similarity between scorpions and turtle beetles in their living habits, and has achieved successful mixed breeding. It creates an environment where turtle beetles inhabit the lower layer and scorpions inhabit the upper layer of the same pool. The pool is planted with flowers and plants, maintaining the ambiance of nature. The top of the pool shed is covered with a thin film, which converts sunlight into heat energy. UV rays in sunlight can kill harmful microorganisms in the pool. At night (artificially), fuel is used for heating to achieve the optimal constant temperature in the ecological environment. Normally, only bran and water are needed for the turtle beetles, and water the flowers and plants. The scorpions are free to feed on the insects in the flower pot, and prey on the turtle beetles and rice worms, achieving the best state of rich and comprehensive nutrition and free choice of food. This scorpion breeding method is simple, practical, and efficient.