R.I.P. -- Diesel, Pandinus imperator (Pics)

Came back from visiting some family members today so I decided to do some quick invert maintenance. I stepped into the reptile room and it smelled pretty gross, and I even said out loud, "Someone either took a nasty dump or someone died." I looked through everyone's enclosures to see if they all were well. I noticed my Emp in the same position as I left, although when I left on Sunday I did some maintenance and he was moving but still lying in the same position. When I got back I noticed he looked more limp.

I got to doing his maintenance last but when I was misting I noticed he didn't move. So that's pretty much the story, I'm gonna miss him. He was my first scorpion and I really did enjoy having him. Never stung or pinched anyone; he was pretty good at handling but did have a moody side lol.

Here's all the photos I've taken of him. I assume he died from old age; I acquired him as an adult at the Phoenix show last November.

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...z/DSC02583.jpg
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...z/DSC02582.jpg
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...z/DSC02581.jpg
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...z/DSC02580.jpg
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...ffOwnz/035.jpg

Angry boyyy:P
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...ffOwnz/034.jpg
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...ffOwnz/033.jpg
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...ffOwnz/032.jpg

Friend handling him
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...10116-1549.jpg

Me handling him :)
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...01231-2155.jpg

Some different styles of his cage that I did (if it gives any ideas for any Emp keepers)
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...10123-1217.jpg
Current one
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...0317-00542.jpg

Thanks for looking, any sweet wishes or comments are much appreciated :). Gonna miss you Diesel!♥

RIP. Always sad to lose a pet/friend ...

Trey

Sorry to hear about your loss.....

Awww that sucks. I'm sorry he passed on. I'm sure you gave him a great home.

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Originally Posted by Chuckels

RIP. Always sad to lose a pet/friend ...

Trey

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Most definitely. Even if they are just a little animal they still are apart of the fam.

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Originally Posted by dragonboy4578

Sorry to hear about your loss.....

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Thank you for the kind words:).

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Originally Posted by AndrewGeibel

Awww that sucks. I'm sorry he passed on. I'm sure you gave him a great home.

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It does suck for sure, he was pretty cool. Thank you for the kind words Andrew:). I cut off the claws and tail, I'm going to hot glue em to a nice frame and put his name in there so I can hang it up in the reptile room for memories. Thought it would be a nice idea so he's still somewhat apart of my collection.

I am terribly sorry for your loss. Looks like he was a great pet.

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Originally Posted by EchoPyrex

I am terribly sorry for your loss. Looks like he was a great pet.

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Thank you very much for the sweet words:). He definitely did help get rid of any remaining fears a couple friends/family had.

Sorry for your loss Tiff :( He was a good looking boy though :salute:

Sorry to hear that. I lost my emp of old age last month. Got him as an adult at a show. I'm going to have to get another. Although I think I'll be going with a youngster. Mine was with me for 3 years though.


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Aww,

Sorry you lost him Tiff. :(


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