Arachnids Articles

Do Scorpions Need Water?

Like all creatures, scorpions do require water to survive, although they do not drink it in the same way a cat or dog would do, for example. In fact, scorpions can survive on minimal amounts of drinking water as they get most of their hydration from the food they eat...
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Why is My Scorpion So Fat?

Scorpions are not creatures usually associated with being fat or overweight, so if you notice that yours is looking a little more rotund than usual, there could be good reason for this. Considering that scorpions in captivity typically survive on a diet of insects, it...
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Tanzanian Red-Clawed Scorpion Caresheet

Overview Life Expectancy: 5-8 yearsSize (Adult): 3-3.5 inchesNatural Habitat: TanzaniaScientific Name: Pandinus cavimanusOther Names: Red-claw scorpion Housing As with most pet scorpions, the red-claw will require a glass or plastic terrarium/tank. This should be a...
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Emperor Scorpion Caresheet

Overview Life Expectancy: 5-8 yearsSize (Adult): 6-12 inchesNatural Habitat: Western AfricaScientific Name: Pandinus imperatorOther Names: Imperial scorpion Housing A glass terrarium is recommended for emperor scorpions as this ensures temperature can be...
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