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Emily - 2011-07-05
OK... strangest question you may encounter... A striped scorpion got trapped and died inside one of pieces of my breast pump while being stored. I was able to push him out with a bobby pin, clean the pieces, and sterilize (not sanitize) in microwave steam sterilizer. The pieces are made of plastic and were stored in a non-climate controlled area. Is there any reason that the pieces would be unsafe? I can buy replacement parts if necessary.

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Charlie Roche - 2011-07-06
Not the strangest question ever and I understand. I do not know but the scorpion would have to sting something in order to transfer venom from the something to something else. If the surfases are hard and then washed and sterilized, I would think it would be fine. My bigger problem is I have no idea what a breat pump looks like but if all hard surfaces it should be fine. Of course the not knowing would make me crazy so why not just get another one. If my finger itched, I would start to wonder .....

RABBIT - 2011-06-24
I HAVE 20 SCORPLINGS- 2ND INSTAR- FOR SALE- 15 EACH- SC AREA- 8643506423- CALL ME- GORGEOUS BABIES...

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tfleming - 2011-06-27
Are you able to tell if any are females yet? If so I would really like one. Do you think it would survive a trip to Texas?

Thanks
Tim

Robert - 2011-01-30
If anyone is selling any Pandinus Emperator (Black Emperor Scorpion) babies and you are in the U.S. please contact me at robertveazie@ymail.com. I would prefer a male and a female if that is possible. Please contact me as soon as able to sexthe scorpions.

bryan - 2011-04-17
i have baby emperor scorpions born 4-10-11 for sale $15 contact me at grindin.daily@yahoo.com

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HAROLD - 2011-04-29
I see you say you have baby scorpions just born. I need 2 males and 2 females. Can you tell there sexes? Also is shipping included in price? I breed them in CONN. U.S.A. I went on vacation and heat lamp died and so did they.

brandi horr - 2010-10-10
We recently had a scorpion but one morning I came out and she was dead. She had drowned herself in her water dish! I'm only assuming she drowned herself due to that's where I found her lifeless body. Any idea how this happened? We had sprayed her cage everyday, fed her every 3-4 days. More if she still seemed hungry. Cleaned her tank every few days.

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Jesse - 2011-03-18
I also have an emperor scorpion. I was told if you put a wet sponge in the bowl they will get the water from that. With no water just the wet sponge. Maybe that's the difference. Maybe I get over my fear of holding it.
patrick86 - 2011-03-30
I use "gut load" cricket water. It's kind of like tiny pieces of what looks like gel but it's water packed with vitamins. Scorpions drink it and can't drown in it.

phil - 2009-11-12
I've been noticing my scorpion getting bigger around the mid section but thought nothing of it. It is alone in its cage and has been for up to a year, then one day outta the blue I find it with about 5 little white babies on its back, and about 5 dead in the cage. I guess they don't need a mate to spawn?

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Rob - 2010-03-11
No, they do need a mate to spawn, but depending on the cage conditions and humidity and temperature it can take longer for the female scorpion to give birth. The female scorpion can remain pregnant for a year or longer if not properly kept this is usually uncommon.
joe simth - 2010-05-13
Well that stinks too bad.
tristan - 2010-09-12
Scorpions can stay pregnant up to 12 months.
AJ Fisher - 2010-12-16
Before Emperor scorpions are sold, they are usually housed in large bins. Males are not separated from females. Thus, whenever you buy a female Emperor, chances are, she is already pregnant.
nathan boddy - 2011-03-30
How old is it as she may have been pregnant already as they can carry scorplings for 9-18 months

jeff - 2006-06-21
Everything about these magnificent living creatures is amazing, i highly recomend them as pets. I have a male and a female. Fortunately my female is such a sweetheart, shes actually mellow enough to chill out and walk around on your hand. ill walk around with her on my shoulder. The male on the other hand wont let you get even the slightest, close to him. The stings feel like taps, the pincers on the other...OUCH! In other words you'll know exactly how each ones individual personality is. i started with her on a table and without stressing her walked her back on to my hand, slow and steady is key, twitch and theyll get ya. can ya blame em. DONT GET A SCORPION IF YOUR ALERGIC TO BEE STINGS! Another bit of advise, dont start aggressive. The flatrock scorpion is similar to the emperor but different in appearence. the desert hair is also similar just dont recommend handling them and they are slightly more toxic, but usually only results in a small area with strong pain that goes away in a couple minutes. look em up...you'll like them

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Bryce - 2010-12-17
Hey jeff my gf got me an emperor scorpion do you recommend a towel or a leather glove when handling my female scorpion?
joseph - 2011-03-21
You don't need gloves or towels just hold him.

Laurie - 2011-02-08
We recently purchased a scorpion from a local pet shop, after researching it, we discovered it`s a she. We`ve had her about a week, she isn`t eating and has become swollen. we haven`t handled her, so I don`t think it`s stress, the tank temp averages 78 degrees and she has adequate humidity. She`s still active at night but I`m beginning to worry. Any ideas?

shalise - 2010-10-25
I have an asian scorpion and he is a blast, I named him...MARDIN! He likes to eat crickets and he loves water and he LOVES to relax! Sometimes he looks like he"s playin" dead :)! HAHA! But I barely got him, but anyway he's hairy also! I love MARDIN!

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gilbert - 2010-10-27
Hi, I have an Asian scorpion too but I never noticed him playing dead. He's quite nervous and alert and can be gluttonous - 2 crickets in one night! But he's a real beauty and sometimes he seems to be observing me more than I him. Hmmmm....

willie dean - 2011-01-13
I've had my scorpion for a couple of months now and I'm still not to sure on a couple of things because of the little info given at the pet store. I'm not sure about the whole, where the sand and moss goes. And how often to feed it. One last thing can I really feed it mice?

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Your reply - 2011-01-15
Hi, well I'll try to fill in the blanks...You can feed it a pinkie feeder once in a great great while, while most people typically over feed their scorpions...they're not big eaters. Adults eat every 3-5 days a cricket or 2, babies eat pinhead cricks 2-4 days. The sand goes on the ground my friend, whereas the moss is to provide moisture and retain it so you don't have spray as much. Moss should go on all the wood furnishings you have.
David - 2011-01-24
I have three emperor's and have for some time now. One is male and two females. The females both are pregnant and should be due soon. I have peat moss for bottom layer and moss for top layer of bottom of tank. I feed only about 20 crickets once a month sometimes I give them thirty. Also give meal worms as a treat once in a while and you can feed them small mice but your taking a chance if the scorpion does not kill and eat right away that the mice might hurt your scorpion. It's not worth the risk to me. I stick with store bought crickets and super worms only.

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