So this morning, I turned on the lamp and looked over at my Imps, and discovered that they've been busy, and I need a bigger cage.
As of a couple of hours ago, Octavia had 5 scorplings on her back, and one on the ground nearby. I don't have a lot of hope for the little guy on the ground.

That said, this was something I didn't plan on, and I don't have any experience with raising baby scorpions, so any input would be welcome.
I have moved the male off to his own bachelor pad for a bit, and I'm adding some extra hides, but not sure what else needs to happen now.

So, thanks in advance for any input.


Todd

I assume "Imps" is short for P. imperator?

Congratulations! There may be more coming, and at this point privacy is more important than a bigger cage. I wouldn't worry about moving them until the babies are out and about and feeding on their own.

Emperors are one of the easiest to rear, and you've already removed the male. Is there a water bowl in there? I'd remove it, baby scorps are prone to drowning. I would make sure the substrate is fairly moist, this will meet all their moisture needs.

Other than that, it's easy. Emperors do great reared together with their mother. Feed heavily! There may be a few runts in there that fail to thrive, but overall they're easy.

Wade