Flat rock Scorpion (dial up warning)

I thought I'd kick this thread back of with my newest.

http://img224.exs.cx/img224/2829/flatrock8qk.jpg
http://img224.exs.cx/img224/6164/flatrock26cc.jpg

I love the claws on these guys. And the sting is exceptionally mild as scorpions go. The LD rating is like 1500-2000, weaker than a bee sting.

There's a top down view of the setup, I decided to spend the extra $$ and go for red sand.
http://img36.exs.cx/img36/7076/flatrockenclosure1sd.jpg

Wow, what a wimpy telson. :p Still, it's neat looking.

Yeah, they are not really big "stingers". They don't often sting either. However, a pinch from one of those claws would be nasty :)

I think this one is premolt, they don't usually look so fat.

Can scorpions be handled?

Yes, I handle mine. Just be sure it's not a dangerous species first. (duh)

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/...rphand-med.JPG

Flat rock scorpions count as one of the species that can be handled, as long as you don't have an allergic reaction to the venom.

Just be careful so you don't damage the scorpion, and with the flat rocks, beware of being pinched :P

Btw the reason for all the slate is that it creates hiding spaces for the scorpion. They are adapted to live in those cracks and crevices.

Mine is in premolt, they don't usually look that fat.

Hey, Shelby, do you think your female emperor is still gravid?

Very nice looking fella there! Dig the martian sands as well ;)

I don't know.. she's still awful fat. I wonder if she was just obese though.

Hah.. that'd figure. Rotund little girl.