leiurus quinquestriatus vivarium designed for 2?

[hermenaught]

Originally Posted by ReptileSeeker

You can keep LQs in the same enclosure. I've had 6 living together at one time. Just make sure that the enclosure is large with lots of hiding places. Generally LQ's are tolerant of each other. I initially had problems for the first two weeks with them scrapping over crickets but they settled down fast.

They are nowhere near as aggressive as fattails which should always been isolated. LQ's are really easy to look after, they are predictable and hardy but quick. Their speed was never really a problem for me, it's not like they can bolt out of the enclosue and jump around the place like some of my tarantulas can. As I said they are easy to look after just use common sense. A general desert setup does the fine just be prepared to break up the few fights they have when introducing them, if they are related this might calm them down more.

Oh and LQ's are very active for a scorpion, they are not a pet rock like emps, I see them running around a lot especially at night they never seem to stop.

Thanks. Great to here that they dont just eat each other. The tank is 36" by 12". OK for 2 or 4? Is it better to keep females? Also, will they use sandstone cliffs, im dying to start carving?

[hermenaught]

Originally Posted by Muze

As others have said im glad to see you have mellowed

Im glad you are also looking at other scorps, LQs are boring (well i think so) and i much prefer our jacks etc. Much prettier and can be kept communally.

Im not generally that jaggy. I was actually always looking at other scorps, but the thread relating to reasons for and against LQ's and alternatives didnt get any replys.

[corpselight]

i haven't been bothered to read all the pages lol so pardon me if i repeat something...
but a massive tank for two scorps...you may rarely if ever see them.
they won't really appreciate it all that much either, though you may see a little patrolling with black light if you're up late enough.
dunno i just think smaller is easier to manage and better for observation.
it's a lovely species...granted dangerous, but you've thought of that.

i would suggest for the sake of experience, it may be cheaper and easier to get some non DWA ones. even P imperator if kept at a decent temperature will entertain you!
i've got loads of species, and they're all fun. Smeringurus maesensis in particular is a psychotic little species that has a hilarious threat display, it involves sticking their bodies up as high as possible, tail straight up, and running round randomly! it's very cute and feisty!
Vaejovidae in particular have a rather...angular, think clawed look, and great behaviour.
i'd recommend them...they are also alot cheaper!
LQ's are lovely, but maybe get some more showy, social species like Tityus, Babycurus and Centruroides (as i believe some have suggested) once you've sussed your license.
watch out for a few Tityus species, as they are parthenogenic, and before you know it you may have hundreds to dispose of to a small, very limited market. Tityus serralutus is one of them, if i spelled that right.

welcome to scorpion keeping, but i do suggest easy, cheaper ones first. it'll be maybe a little less gutting financially if you lose a few then during the learning phase, though sad for the animals of course.

in particular, i have a colony of 4 gigantic P imperator together, and they are alot of fun!

[kyledawelsh]

only just stumbled across this thread love LQ's but being dwa cant have them (yet)

Really dont agree with what a few people say that dwa scorps are expensive though as i have seen many for sale online inc LQ's for alot less than you can get say emps or any other "normal" scorps

Since this thread is a few months old now is there any update on ur dwal? also i'm in glasgow too so if you do get somethin a bit more special am comin over to see lol

Good luck mate