Pandinus imperator, The Emperor Scorpion adults to add to our breeding project

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  • Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024

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  • @gloriajackson2021
    @gloriajackson2021 Год назад +8

    "You're always a pain my love, what's different" hahahahahaha 😂 I just love you two!!! I look forward to each video you post!

  • @20PINKluvr
    @20PINKluvr Год назад +44

    He makes handling his animals look like a work of art. That results in happy and calm spiders and other inverts! You could be an online professor for invertebrate care. Emperor scorpions glow a pretty green under uv light ❤ maybe show us with a uv light sometime

  • @ozbubbles1
    @ozbubbles1 Год назад +6

    Eek, but I know you love em Dave and T. You must be tickled pink, you look like a child in a lolly store, they are fascinating to watch and we could see the green shade too. 😂💝🕷🦂

  • @steinhammerr
    @steinhammerr 9 месяцев назад +9

    Sir you are a National Treasure! You videos are informative and entertaining. They will go on educating folks for many years . From my heart i thank you brother!

  • @The.Doctor.6149
    @The.Doctor.6149 Год назад +6

    That made a pleasant change - nice to hear the interaction with Camera Lady as well, asking some great questions. 👍
    I’ve only a couple of tiny issues with scorpions: The sting, the claws, they don’t understand English - but they *do* look amazing under UV light, and there’s science behind that, it’s not just a quirky party trick. Could never own one though, but great footage and congrats on your new beasties - good luck with pairing; now *that* will be a fascinating video to watch. 👍❤️💙😉

  • @drekor72
    @drekor72 Год назад +6

    Fascinating, beautiful creatures! But crikey they're big. 😳 Some feeding footage would be fantastic.....and educational. 🦂🦂😎

  • @smiley4288
    @smiley4288 Год назад +3

    Just amazing….your mindset on breeding to help the wild is fantastic…Dave thank you so much for sharing 👍❤️👍

  • @biggtrux
    @biggtrux Год назад +4

    We need a history of the Beaties Room Dave! The early videos when the room wasn't floor to ceiling beasties up to now when it's filled with cool critters. Love you guys!

  • @sunsetta9496
    @sunsetta9496 Год назад +4

    Magnificent! Love the colour and texture of their exoskeleton. Thank you for showing your new scorpions and sharing info on housing materials😁

  • @pixie706
    @pixie706 Год назад +5

    Not my favorite but very impressive beasts .
    Really nice to have camera lady's input and asking some questions that we like to hear .hopefully she will do more of the chat sometime . thank you

  • @rebeccasford
    @rebeccasford Год назад +3

    I'm a Brit living in the CA desert, i started watching your channel to help with my fear of spiders. Yesterday, i was able to relocate a Tarantula in my front yard to a safer location. Helped immensely by watching you gently work with your beasties. Thank you!

    • @daveslittlebeasties
      @daveslittlebeasties  Год назад +2

      Thats awesome well done and thanks for supporting our channel ❤️👍

    • @debrabolton9372
      @debrabolton9372 Год назад +2

      You are very brave but Dave is such a good teacher so you did a good job.

  • @lcgiv4u
    @lcgiv4u Год назад +3

    I got a gravid Asian forest scorpion (with a little haggling) when the shop I ordered a spider from contacted me asked if I could cancel or take an equivalent cost alternative. Really cool experience seeing the mom carry them around. I found scorpions way easier and less worrying than tarantulas. No bolts, not teleporting, not climbing up the side, and more likely to pinch than poke haha. She always walked around like a tank too. Ended up really enjoying caring for it, but left it in China with a friend who really liked seeing it whenever he came over.

  • @shanes-aquatic
    @shanes-aquatic Год назад +3

    Look at the claws on those things! Definitely a beast who's going to put up a fight if it needs to.

  • @Snailslow69
    @Snailslow69 Год назад +6

    Had some both for myself and the shop I used to work in before I believe they became illegal to import. I will add they appear to drink a lot, so the water bowl is important. The sting isn't even that bad. They would rather push away with the tail when irritated than sting. You really have to work at it and get caught by accident for a sting. First time I got a very small blister like mark and a barely noticeable electric sensation up my arm. Nothing since (could have been dry stings, those). Only reason I was stung at all was I couldn't stop handling them and showing them off. And if you play with fire long enough you will get burned eventually as the saying goes.

  • @aloksharma2734
    @aloksharma2734 6 месяцев назад +5

    Dave have you ever seen a fully grown Heterometrus swammerdami , these are tiny when when compared to it🧐🧐🧐

  • @adriannaskenadore1961
    @adriannaskenadore1961 Год назад +4

    Dave! I swear you’ve been keeping an eye on my collection because the last several videos have all been recent additions 😂 yet again another wonderful video. Thank you, Dave!

  • @mariestubbs4606
    @mariestubbs4606 Год назад +2

    Great vid and a smashin change to see the scorpions in the spot light ... cant wait for updates on these guys .

  • @laurafranco7408
    @laurafranco7408 Год назад +2

    Gosh, that was great, Dave & Camera Lady! I knew absolutely “zippo” about scorpions before. At least I can appreciate them now! Thank you!

  • @Aethgeir
    @Aethgeir Год назад +4

    I like it when your partner asks questions because she often asks things that I'm wondering about at that moment.

  • @panostsak
    @panostsak Год назад +4

    Amazing species....I had a lovely female in my teens, I could handle her with no problem, I would even hand feed her. Thinking of getting one again!

  • @kennethconnors5316
    @kennethconnors5316 Год назад +3

    Interesting and unique

  • @linop.9934
    @linop.9934 Год назад +5

    Beautiful🥰🥰🥰 Here in Italy it is difficult to find them lately, if they are found they cost 250.00 euros each, until 10 years ago they were at 30.00 euros. Congratulations😉

  • @johanneabelsen1644
    @johanneabelsen1644 Год назад +3

    They DO have the most badass scientific name. 😎👍💥🦂

  • @Thisisaweirdthing2makeusdo
    @Thisisaweirdthing2makeusdo Год назад +3

    The sexing was very interesting. Amazing video as always Dave

  • @donbrashsux
    @donbrashsux Год назад +3

    A very well armed creature amazing

  • @franciscahazlet4021
    @franciscahazlet4021 Год назад +1

    I'll be looking forward to seeing more of the scorpions and how the breeding program goes. Thanks for mixing it up a little. So for them I'll be calm be gentle and love your beasties.

  • @SithMami
    @SithMami Год назад +3

    That white stuff in with the scorpion is called Perlite, I'm almost positive. I use it when I'm growing mushrooms. It also retains moisture quite beautifully and is great to lock it in. I hope your ear gets better, Dave! I hate earaches!

  • @nuncaolvidare4895
    @nuncaolvidare4895 Год назад +2

    Aw brilliant again 👏 class vídeo Dave ma pal
    Well in 📷 lady🤷🏼‍♀️ with the questions - you keep him right hen 😁👏
    ....
    My heart was gon when the tail grabs were happening 😳😬

  • @scott3991
    @scott3991 Год назад +5

    I had an emperor scorpion some years back. I never used to pick it up like that i always scooped it up from behind. Mine used to just lay itself totally flat on my hand with the tail laid out up my wrist. I think it enjoyed soaking up the body heat.

  • @Brascofarian
    @Brascofarian Год назад +2

    I like how smart scorpions are. Absolute tanks. I remember Emperor scorpions being really common and cheap back in the day too. It's shocking to hear they've gone so rare, and at the same time, good to know you've started a breeding program. Keep up the good work! I do prefer how elegant tarantulas are though.

  • @oldmexicanwoman159
    @oldmexicanwoman159 Год назад +1

    Very cool. I enjoyed them running up onto ur arm. It reminded me of several movies where the scorpion slips into the bed of the sleeping victim. Like they are so deadly! 😮

  • @miketheknife2
    @miketheknife2 Год назад +1

    Wow this video makes my want one, they look really cool. Thanks Dave for sharing !

  • @charliemum
    @charliemum Год назад +3

    Watch out with that spider shop sub I got their arid mix and burrowing mix for my t's and every viv I used them in grew mushrooms of the magic variety 😳 I just pulled the mushrooms but still not ideal in a sling viv should be fine with bark flakes but still watch out just incase. Beautiful scorpions and great upload as always Dave Camera Lady 😊

  • @sharkboy_twentytwo8155
    @sharkboy_twentytwo8155 Год назад +1

    Land lobster! Pretty beasties. More placid then I would have thought.

  • @BetterPlay
    @BetterPlay Год назад +4

    dave, I love this channel, you and your wife do such a good job filming these animals and giving knowledge. Very much appreciated!
    sidenote: Mrs. Beastie, you get some great shots.

  • @ccompson2
    @ccompson2 10 месяцев назад +3

    those are some good lookin scorps

  • @martincrazereptiles8477
    @martincrazereptiles8477 Год назад +5

    I remember back 2007 only paid £12 each emperor scorpions each. I had two makes and two females had them 4 foot long terrarium all kept lot hiding spaces both females pregnant and give birth few days apart . Great experience. Bought two Pandinus viatoris Cave scorpions another great African species I kept before hope breed them. Got some sake on mantis den 👍

  • @sharonpaterson1281
    @sharonpaterson1281 Год назад +2

    Emperors are one of my fave animals they remind me of the Roman fighters with all the armour on its ❤❤ stunning beasts

  • @chokethewoke746
    @chokethewoke746 Год назад +4

    We are all happy now Davie is back for us all to see.

  • @petegriffin8149
    @petegriffin8149 Год назад +2

    Another informative and captivating video from the Beastie Room...
    I don't know how I feel about scorpions, we have lots of very small and almost translucent ones here in Coastal Australia though I'm told they have an impressive sting on them, they have extremely small pincers so I guess venom is nessesary, we get so many coming into the house that we have shag pile carpet mats in front of the doors as they get stuck in it and can't get out until I safely collect them up and take them back down to the scrub at the foreshore... Anyway, just thought I'd share my experience with Scorpions with 'YALL'.
    Thanks Mrs Dave's Camera Lady, and as always... Mr Dave and his little beasties.👍😃👍

  • @jeanannd
    @jeanannd Год назад +2

    I used to volunteer at a Butterfly Pavilion. They had several large tanks with Emperor Scorpions. I was amazed at how very social they were with one another. They had 4 adults in each tank and they seemed to really like being with one another. They also seemed very gentle when being handled. Not to mention how beautiful they were.

    • @gazepskotzs4
      @gazepskotzs4 Год назад

      Kept em for years, had also 4 adults in one tank. They did very wel and had babies constantly.

  • @FBAMaroon
    @FBAMaroon Год назад +3

    This was beautiful 🤩

  • @chasecain3567
    @chasecain3567 Год назад +3

    So beautiful 🐺❤️

  • @silnyjmatros4112
    @silnyjmatros4112 Год назад +2

    Nice video as always Dave.

  • @mikewinings4120
    @mikewinings4120 Год назад +1

    My first creepy crawly was an Emperor, miss him dearly,would free handle all the time,never had an issue,thanks again,want a new one again

  • @gouverneur2001
    @gouverneur2001 Год назад +2

    That's a nice green sheen on the scorpion. They also look more like lobsters than spiders, haha. Love what you're doing.

  • @mereyemsuzanne8635
    @mereyemsuzanne8635 Год назад +1

    Thank you for your videos
    Lots of love and respect and greetings from me in Amsterdam the Netherlands 🇳🇱

  • @MOONOVERMIAMI
    @MOONOVERMIAMI Год назад +3

    Hello great video information and updates Dave

  • @thewelshtarantula1955
    @thewelshtarantula1955 Год назад +2

    If I get to be half as knowledgeable as Dave then I wouldn't be doing so bad, his videos are brilliant and he honestly deserves more subscribers.

  • @ashvanbro9329
    @ashvanbro9329 Год назад +3

    Best man on RUclips with his wonderful beasties

  • @johnsrabe
    @johnsrabe Год назад +1

    Thanks as always!

  • @bessiebraveheart
    @bessiebraveheart Год назад +4

    Now I like those creatures. I could look after one of those. By the way, everything is shockingly expensive today. I used to fetch my old Mum a large piece of beef and get change from a ten bob note. A bag of crisps cost that now.

  • @ericdurst9715
    @ericdurst9715 Год назад +3

    Dave I'm amazed that you not only keep tarantulas but scorpions as well. Last Saturday I bought a Congo emperor scorpion. Th only difference is that the regular emperor and Congo is the tailson. One have a black tailson and the other have a red tailson. I hope you do a breeding video on them. Mine is a male but it's still small. I named my Congo emperor Draco because I love dragons.

  • @mcdazzio73
    @mcdazzio73 Год назад +1

    Wot an amazing vidoe as always hope ya day goes well Dave & Camera lady

  • @belindalaing7592
    @belindalaing7592 Год назад +1

    You can see the green you were talking about they are very nice looking. Can't wait for some babies 😊👍

  • @HighTideSoaps
    @HighTideSoaps Год назад +1

    17:21 is how I feel when the day has just been TOO much, hahaha! Beautiful beasties, will be so interesting to learn more about scorpions :)

  • @TimBaxterJScorps
    @TimBaxterJScorps Год назад +1

    Good work on the enclosures Dave. Should be spot on for breeding when she’s acclimated.

  • @soultaff
    @soultaff Год назад +3

    Awesome vlog Dave .

  • @dustinjames6662
    @dustinjames6662 Год назад +4

    Wish we could get big bags of sphagnum like that here in the US!

  • @ThatAstard
    @ThatAstard Год назад +3

    it is mesmerizing to me, watching these scorpions eat. the way their mouth works is just so interesting

  • @TarantulaRookie
    @TarantulaRookie Год назад +3

    Oh wow, stunners

  • @beachaddict7653
    @beachaddict7653 Год назад +2

    18 yrs ago I was a 16 year old kid who walked into a pet shop and thought it would be cool to have a pair of scorpions. Good thing they are forgiving because I was clueless and eventually gave them back to the pet store. 😂 I've matured a lot since then and now I always do my research before even considering getting a pet.

  • @DragonflyArtz1
    @DragonflyArtz1 Год назад +1

    Very cool. I don't know how you are going to keep up with everything. Looking forward to the room tour. Peace.

  • @LunarShimmer
    @LunarShimmer Год назад +1

    Somehow I just have a soft spot for critters with big ole claws. And these are pretty big! Good luck breeding em Dave, I think I can see a lovely relationship between them already 😄❤

  • @gheffz
    @gheffz 9 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks, Dave! Happy New Year 2024, despite what's happening all around us, let's be determined to make 2024 the best year so far! Dave, did that missing claw ever grow back?

    • @daveslittlebeasties
      @daveslittlebeasties  9 месяцев назад

      No it hasn't

    • @gheffz
      @gheffz 9 месяцев назад

      @@daveslittlebeasties Yes, you did mention that it will probably not but that she's okay and eating well, starting to attempt to catch her own live bait. But since it was a year ago I knew I could get an update in-case it did grow back, I was curious. She obviously lost it with some difficulties in an early shedding.

  • @bernadettelinfoot
    @bernadettelinfoot Год назад +2

    Great video Dave and camera lady. I just got myself 2 baby forrest scorpions on Friday. I thought I give them a go

  • @georgecardiff1946
    @georgecardiff1946 Год назад +1

    Dave just got to watch this video and enjoyed it very much so, i think Scorpions 🦂 are stunning, you could see the green on them, i hope you have a very successful breeding project, anyway Dave another super job by yourself and camera 📷 lady Dave.

  • @sarahjames2991
    @sarahjames2991 Год назад +2

    Shorty that cracked me up .Camera lady did a great Job and the green showed up lovely. £5 that must have been when cigarettes where 50p a packet and I was sent down to the shop with a note ...Yes im sorry to say Ithat age too .but we had the best time . A friend of mine had a scorpion and a red knee chilli ( I think 🤔?!! Thats what it was called ) He was the talk of the estate , and everyone thought he was the local wildlife injured animal expert. Because he'd keep a Scorpio and tarantula .Them were the days lol 😆 🥰🥰

    • @daveslittlebeasties
      @daveslittlebeasties  Год назад +1

      ❤❤❤❤

    • @777-h6n
      @777-h6n Год назад +1

      The cigarette story is hilarious! I think so many of us youngsters back then were sent with notes. So crazy and funny!!😄🥰

  • @blairparrish6611
    @blairparrish6611 Год назад +2

    Love your channel mate, so much knowledge

  • @carlosthomas6717
    @carlosthomas6717 Год назад +3

    Great vid mate enjoyed that

  • @dldarby82
    @dldarby82 Год назад +1

    Ohhh, "loamy"... Dave breaking out the geology terms 😂. I love the soil mix. I use Cypress mulch, fir bark, orchid bark, etc, in my soil mixes as an aggregate for burrowing tarantulas like Ephebopus. They'll web to the larger pieces and reinforce their burrows. It also allows a bit of airflow in the soil, so it doesn't get stagnant down in the burrow. One down side: the bark is prone to molding slightly, especially right after setting up the enclosure. It's not that yellow potting mold (common with coco fiber), it's a white-grey fluff mold. I'd add a few springtails, and they'll usually eat it right up. If not, the mold will use up all the nutrients on the surface in about 2 weeks, and it'll just die off.

  • @vrxpct5305
    @vrxpct5305 Месяц назад +1

    16:04 god damn Dave I was hoping they would 🤣🤣

  • @tinkmarshino
    @tinkmarshino Год назад +1

    Sorry to hear about your ear David.. I am sure camera lady will take good care of you though.. Love those emperors.. I remember back in the 50's and 60's they used to be in every pet store.. Always wanted one but even then I realized I was an out door type and didn't really like to stay indoors.. Missed out on somethings being like that but then I did get to see some mazing places and do some real cool things.. In my eyes anyway.. Hope your felling better.. Thanks for the share.. Carry on!

  • @scorpiongk4087
    @scorpiongk4087 Год назад +2

    Dave: *Being a wild caught speciman..*
    CITES: Say that again ?

  • @johndickens7071
    @johndickens7071 Год назад +1

    Outstanding Dave and Camera Lady

  • @brianduffy9757
    @brianduffy9757 Год назад +1

    I really enjoyed that!! I'll look forward to your progress with them atb guys.

  • @jgscatsandthings5208
    @jgscatsandthings5208 Год назад +1

    Emperor Scorpions are cool. Remember when there were loads of these about. Like the Chilean Rosea people just stopped buying them, and they became harder to come by. I can't wait to see more of these impressive scorpions in the hobby... Thanks for showing these Dave.

    • @legomystego815
      @legomystego815 Год назад +1

      I believe they were added to CITES and very few people bothered to try breeding them because of their availability. Really sad that barely any attempt was made with this easy-to-breed species to establish it before it was too late

  • @lordlycan5035
    @lordlycan5035 Год назад +1

    I think Dave is the most educated critter keeper on social media, nice one Dave :)

  • @joannegalway1226
    @joannegalway1226 Год назад +1

    Hi Dave and Camera Lady, hope you’re both well and enjoying your day 💙💕🕷️
    How is it when it’s not a Tarantula or Spider video, I’m still glued to my phone screen… hanging on every single word You and Camera Lady utter?!
    I’ll tell you why… You’re both so good at this. You make everything so interesting. Down to what substrate you use, and why you use it. And Camera Lady going “Awww, I’m jealous” when you had the young Scorpion on your arm 😂 😂
    Both of those adults were rather cute in a rather large scorpion way 😊
    Good luck with your breeding program. And keep us posted with how it goes 🤞🤞
    Take care both 💙💕🕷️😘xxx

  • @deewhitcha6014
    @deewhitcha6014 Год назад +1

    very cool acquisitions! best of luck on breeding

  • @deniseshephard3347
    @deniseshephard3347 Год назад +2

    Thank you for this beautiful video I enjoy all the videos you make how you manage and handle every single one with that Beastie touch
    Your a Courteous and honest and brave person who takes pride in everything you do keep doing what your doing

  • @stephensolano3087
    @stephensolano3087 Год назад +2

    Huge fan of the page.

  • @samtaylor4206
    @samtaylor4206 Год назад +2

    I learn so much from your videos, thank you!

  • @freakishlyfeline
    @freakishlyfeline Год назад +2

    I don't get why people are afraid of these beautiful creatures! They are lovely and unique and majestic!

    • @777-h6n
      @777-h6n Год назад

      I use to be afraid but not anymore🥰

  • @bigmoneygrip6561
    @bigmoneygrip6561 Год назад +2

    Oh look, lunch for a six eyes sand spider!

  • @tagesvaterpatrick8780
    @tagesvaterpatrick8780 Год назад +1

    Imagine Dave singing "I just can't stop loving You" for his scorpions... 😊

    • @daveslittlebeasties
      @daveslittlebeasties  Год назад +1

      I thought I left that out of the video 😂❤️

    • @tagesvaterpatrick8780
      @tagesvaterpatrick8780 Год назад +1

      @@daveslittlebeasties Actually You did, but it is obvious you would love to do exactly that 😉

  • @therealzilch
    @therealzilch Год назад +1

    I'm sorry, Dave, I just had to hit that like button even before getting past the thumbnail. And I'm betting I won't rescind it.
    Looking forward to it. Cheers from rainy Vienna, Scott
    edit: was not disappointed. Thanks for another great video, and for furthering the breeding of these magnificent beasts.

  • @anthonymaier7179
    @anthonymaier7179 3 месяца назад +1

    Excellent video! they are really cool creature's I'm just about to get a couple in a few days Aussie ones of course. Best regards to you both

  • @space_k_nerd398
    @space_k_nerd398 Год назад +2

    Yes yes yes I was waiting for this

  • @edaimac8691
    @edaimac8691 9 месяцев назад +2

    Çok tatlılar ALLAHIM ne kadar asil ve büyüleyici canlılar. N İmac 🇹🇷🇩🇰

  • @Penn.Dragon
    @Penn.Dragon Год назад +2

    BEAUTIFUL arachnids Dave! I remember these guys being, like you said, a dime a dozen. There was a time here in the states that pet stores couldn't get rid of them they were so prevalent. I'm glad to see these gorgeous specimens specifically have found a great home. I'm curious to know more about why the claw was lost in the molt. Do you think it was a genetic deficiency, or maybe something that happened during the molt to physically damage the joint? You gotta have some thoughts, and I would love a short little segment where you talked more about it with the application of your knowledge to the subject.

    • @daveslittlebeasties
      @daveslittlebeasties  Год назад

      I think it probably got wedged under the cork bark when fresh , im not sure ?

  • @teresacornelius7811
    @teresacornelius7811 Год назад +1

    Wow that's nice 🦂 and good. 👍😋

  • @thehiddeneye9271
    @thehiddeneye9271 Год назад +3

    oh my i'm early today

  • @brianscreaturesofthenight2621
    @brianscreaturesofthenight2621 Год назад +1

    Such stunning animals. It's amazing how closely they're related to Heterometrus and the evolution of the two after the continents of the world split.

  • @johannoren2787
    @johannoren2787 Год назад +2

    Thanks Dave, great informal and beautiful video!

    • @daveslittlebeasties
      @daveslittlebeasties  Год назад +1

      Good luck!

    • @johannoren2787
      @johannoren2787 Год назад +1

      @@daveslittlebeasties thanks! seems hard though, might get me some asian forests instead to begin with, much easier to get, also a lot cheaper.

  • @albarosewilliams7443
    @albarosewilliams7443 Год назад +2

    They are pretty. I always thought they were deadly. I hope your ear feels better soon.

  • @lynnesouthall6458
    @lynnesouthall6458 Год назад +1

    You're absolute.y right,there are not a lot of these guys in the hobby...I have Asian Forests,and Desert Scorpions they are a lot feistier...would love one of these to add to my collection...

  • @snowkracker
    @snowkracker Год назад +3

    I had a few emperor scorpions when I was younger. It was always intriguing to me how they turn neon green under a black light.

  • @notasbignow1
    @notasbignow1 Год назад +1

    Absolutely amazing Dave love your videos

  • @cherrycoke7099
    @cherrycoke7099 Год назад +1

    those are absolutely gorgeous specimens