I've browsed the net but cant really seem to find much info on scorpions in general, let alone suggestions as to ones suitable for beginners!!

All i can seem to find is info on emperor's. I would rather one of the 'yellowy' (is that even a word?! ) colour ones, as apposed to an all black one...also i would RATHER something small(ish), although this is not high on my list.

I saw some desert hairy scorpions for sale on here recently but have read they are not all that easy to care for, often WC and wont breed in captivity (not that i want to breed them mind).

So, do i have many options and if so could you guys let me know some names so i can do a little research on them.

Ta.

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The problem is that there are so many scorpions that are illegal to keep in this country unless you have a DWA licence and that is far too much money for the sake of keeping one or two scorions.

All scorpions of the buthidae family are illegal plus a few others. Your best bet are any from the family scorpiones (although i think a few of them are DWA) or from the hetrometrus family such ans emperors etc.

I know how you feel i was in the same boat when i was looking for my first scorpion, i wanted something different but trust me you wont be disapointed with emperors, if you have a big enough tank you can start with 2 or 3 comfortably. Although its not recommended to start with more than one for your first scorpion.

Desert hairys are good scorpions and from what ive heard not particularly hard to keep, theyre practically the opposite of emperors, they like it very dry. They do have a nasty side to them sometimes but then you can get this in any species given the individual.

Personally id say stick with emperors and work up, at least they will give you a basic understanding of what to do in regards to feeding and moults etc if done right.

Hope ive been of help though

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Yeah thanks for the reply.

My problem is my girlfriend is terrified of them and shes only agreed i can get one on one condition...and the condition is (in her words) 'You can have one as long as its not one of those big, ugly black things i saw in the pet shop'

Thats why my requirements are like they are. I was kind of guessing my list of options wasn't going to be huge due to the lack on info on the net and the fact ive only EVER seen emperors in shops...was hoping for a few to be able to chose from mind (and i certainly dont want the time/cost/risk of something involving DWA).

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to be honest mate. the venom on any yellow scorp is going to be alot higher then that of an emp. realasticly the only golden scorps you'll be able to get in this country are desert hairys and eygptian golds but there harder to look after. neither is what i'd call a beginner scorp but there you go.

If yoru really lucky you might be able to find a pandius Sp. like the smithi that has yellow claws and is a bit different

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Haha thats EXACTLY what my other half said as well! But as soon as i got it (it was nt a fully grown adult) she was like awww its actually kinda cute! lol

If your not going to go for an emperor or any of the hetrometrus family i think your best bet is a desert hairy. Theyre not black, can grow relatively large and pretty easy to keep/feed. The only downside is that these cannot be kept communally, they are one of the most inhospitable species when it comes other scorpions lol

Just assure her theyre not bad at all, cant climb glass for starters, ive personally left the top of my tank of before overnight and theres no sign theyve tried to escape.

If you want add me on msn and ill chat to ya about it on there its vaughan.williams@hotmail.co.uk

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Tis true. Emps are generally the best starter scorpions for a reason lol

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Thanks again for the replies.

I have also seen mentioned Israeli Gold's, but as with the others not ideal for beginners

I will add you to msn later, im in work at the moment and no msn here!!

Maybe time to tell the misses straight, we ARE getting an emperor

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Thats not a bad scorpion to be honest as far as ive heard, Scorpio maurus palmatus i think is the scientific name. Without the obvious small details it looks like a yellow emperor of sorts to a begginer Might be tricky getting hold of though. Try Pawel (animalsmarket) in the inverts classifieds section on here, he might have some adults.

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Yeah ive seen some for sale buy him recently, always seem to be WC adults and sell pretty quick mind. I'd rather one from young i think to be honest so have to see how it goes, although from what ive read they are very difficult to breed...hence all the WC adults i suppose!!

Looking to get one next month some time i think so ill have to get scouting the net and see whats about, also maybe PM him and see what he can get.

Am open to any more suggestions mind...if there are any other options for me that is.

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Pretty much all of pawels stock is WC, its his supplier i guess.

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