L. wagiensis communal?

[Avic_Litee]

Does anyone know?
Emily

[Scott Land]

Originally Posted by Avic_Litee

Does anyone know?
Emily

Emily,
From the pics I have seen they are but hopefully vixvy will confirm.

[barkscorpions]

Emily,

Liocheles waigiensis - Great choice in scorpion! In the past, I had 7 (fems) that lived together for several years in a standard 10 gallon (38 L) glass enclosure without problem. They only get around 60-65 mm in total length but are easy to maintain and are very rarely defensive. Just keep them moist (Tropical %RH +80%) at temps of 82-92F. A moist 4" layer of peat or peat/topsoil mix, a few assorted rocks on the substrate surface and a section of punky tree branch with peeling bark and you're in business. Although most will excavate burrows and scrapes, they love to climb and despite their ungainly appearance, are actually quite adept at doing so.
The primary factors are warmth and moisture. They like it warm and do well in very moist conditions. Saturated substrate and ambient %RH of 90%+ is like heaven to these liochelids! They like mud, too! LOL
Best of luck with your specimens.

Cheers,
Luc

[vixvy]

Here is just some info about them:
They are not communal in their early instars. Whats amazing with this specie is they are monogamous I have tried to keep 1.2 in one tank the female ate the other female and vice versa with (2.1) they should be kept in equal ratio or better not introduce an opposite sex if you plan to keep it communal. with an ample space, crevices, and hides I do not see any problem. I have to agree with Luc about the substrate and humidity to use. I see them under dead river banks in the middle of the jungle where we all know is pretty muddy and wet. And it was once believed that they are parthenogenic....they are not only the liocheles australisae thats parthenogenic.

Hope this helps.

-vixvy

[barkscorpions]

Vixvy,

They do love mud and wet! When I kept this species (only adult females), I did observe than when humidity levels decreased below 80% they'd become less surface active and secret themselves within their burrows and hides. An idea captive environment would probably have temps around 90F and 90% RH. Saturated substrate and lotz of rotted wood and moss!

Luc

[Avic_Litee]

I have an adult male, but how do I know if I have an adult female? I have about 5 of them, with only one confirmed adult male and the others either subadults or females. Would this be a bad mix to keep together?