The breeding season of the emperor scorpion is about March and April every year (in fact, as long as the temperature is higher than 25, the male will be in heat when he meets the female), and the male scorpion will first place the sperm pods similar to erect twigs on the rock surface , clamp the claws of the female scorpion, push and pull for a while, and then let the female scorpion insert the sperm clip into the genital cavity to achieve the purpose of mating. After about 6 to 9 months of pregnancy, the length of time will depend on scorpions It varies by species. The female scorpion directly gives birth to the young scorpion by ovoviviparity. The young scorpion will stay on the back of the mother scorpion for 1 to 2 weeks, while the young scorpion will take 2 to 3 years to reach sexual maturity. . The body of the newly born scorpion is white. The newly born scorpion will all climb on the back of the mother scorpion.

Monarch Scorpion

Growth and Shelling Characteristics

Due to the slow metabolism of the emperor scorpion, its growth rate is relatively slow. The scorpion is an incomplete metamorphic animal, and its growth must rely on shelling. After each shelling, the scorpion will grow a lot in size , The adult emperor scorpion is generally about 17 cm, and the adult body is at least 12 cm. The emperor scorpion belongs to the rain forest species, and the growth of the scorpions of the general rainforest species is slower than that of the desert species.

In terms of its shelling time, the time interval between each shelling of the young scorpions In comparison, the adult scorpion will grow longer with the growth of its body size, and the shedding time will be longer. After shedding, the new shell will become hard, and it will take longer to resume feeding. Regardless of whether it is an adult scorpion or a young scorpion, each After the first shelling, the body size will increase significantly. The shelling process of scorpions

1. Shelling starts from the snout

2. Then the claws and tail are pulled out

3. During the process of pulling out the tail, the scorpion will be in a lying state

4. After a period of time, the scorpion will complete its lying state, and it must not be touched at this moment. The body of the scorpion at this moment is quite weak. Do not move it to avoid injury (note that it is fragile, do not touch, and does not need feeding, but needs to be hydrated).

The predation behavior is quite wide, as long as it eats anything it will hunt, generally limited to moving prey smaller than the emperor scorpion, and occasionally the emperor scorpion will also eat the corpses of larger insects. The environment must maintain proper temperature and humidity during feeding, and food residues must be cleaned up in time. The temperature is generally between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius, at night it is maintained at 21 to 24 degrees Celsius, and the humidity is maintained at 60%. In terms of bait, crickets, grasshoppers and mealworms can be fed, and other animals that are not arthropods must not be fed. The high-nutrient-fat emperor scorpion is difficult to digest and will seriously shorten its lifespan. When food is scarce, strong scorpions will kill weaker scorpions to preserve the genetics of the entire population.

Wild Habitat: They are ground-dwelling. From moist rainforests and grasslands. Body length: The adult African emperor scorpion can reach 12-17 cm in length, while the Asian rainforest scorpion can reach 10-15 cm. Breeding box: You can choose a wider and shorter box, because they do not like to climb up. Custom wooden or glass rearing boxes or plastic storage boxes can be used. Add a lid to ensure that they cannot escape the breeding environment. It is best to keep the light dark and avoid strong light. They are very sensitive to odors in the air and should be avoided as much as possible. The mat material generally uses coconut soil, which is light in weight and easy to care for. The depth of the substrate is generally 5-10cm. Because the emperor scorpion does not like to dig, it will use some abandoned caves as its own nest under normal circumstances. Therefore, there is no need to use a thick substrate. The environment is better to be simple, one basin and one to avoid the additional substrate. Too many decorations will affect the predation of scorpions.

The most important thing in raising emperor scorpions is temperature and humidity. Although emperor scorpions can tolerate an environment below 20 degrees, it is best to be 25 degrees or above, and the humidity must be maintained at about 60%, so if only If you spray water, pay close attention to the humidity in the box. Too much humidity can cause the scorpion to become ill and inflexible to deploy its joints. The emperor scorpion has lower humidity than the Asian rainforest scorpion. I really don't worry that I can keep a water basin with water for the emperor scorpion to drink for a long time. Ventilation is also very important. If ventilation is not done properly, such a high humidity and warm environment can easily breed pests and germs. If you think it is too troublesome to clean up the residue, you can keep the substrate dry. The water in the basin is filled with water regularly to prevent the emperor scorpion from dying of thirst. It can also make the emperor scorpion live very healthy or even better. Occurrence of lung water, the outside world into the body of oxygen is blocked, so that the scorpion died of acute suffocation. Almost all scorpions have a uniform life span of 3-8 years, which is generally between 5-10 years in arthropods.

Scorpions are widely distributed, from rain forests to deserts, and can be seen in almost the entire tropics. Everyone thinks that scorpions are both scary and evil, but under our observation, we found that their behavior will be caused by The objects they face are different. Some individuals are prone to nervousness and are easily affected by the outside world and open their teeth and claws. Scorpions will not actively attack humans, only when they are disturbed will they threaten humans. For animals, scorpions are really as terrifying and dangerous as they appear. The fine hairs on the scorpion’s feet and claws can clearly sense the movement and position of the prey. Coupled with his agile movements, he can grab the prey at the right time and inject lethal injections. The venom of the animal leaves no room for the prey to escape. Such behavior may seem vicious, but it is not. All creatures on the earth have their own ecological status and often have a certain influence on the ecological balance; from this perspective Come on, scorpion predation is just part of the cycle!