The fat-tailed scorpion

The fat-tailed scorpion – Guide to keeping and breeding

The thick-tailed scorpion (Androctonus australis) is one of the best-known scorpion species in Africa. At the same time, it is also one of the most poisonous scorpions of the continent. Many nature documentaries about the Sahara show this impressive scorpion in its typical threatening pose with its venomous sting raised.

The species is often also called North African thick-tailed scorpion or Saharan thick-tailed scorpion called. Due to its striking appearance and interesting behavior, it arouses great interest among many terrarium keepers.

In this volume of the series “Art for Art” explains Boris F. StrifflerWhat keepers need to bear in mind when caring for these fascinating animals. The author combines scientific knowledge with practical experience of keeping terrariums and conveys the most important basics in an understandable and practical way.

The book first shows which terrarium size is suitable and how keepers can set up a suitable desert terrarium. The guide also describes which what technical equipment makes sense and how keepers can create stable husbandry conditions.

The volume is also dedicated to species-appropriate nutrition and care of the animals. Readers will learn how to look after their scorpions properly and at the same time avoid typical husbandry mistakes.

Another important part of the book deals with the breeding of breeding of Androctonus australis. The author explains step by step how owners can get their animals to reproduce and how they can Raising young scorpions successfully.

The books in the series “Art for Art” each present one terrarium animal in particular detail. Each volume offers detailed and practical care instructions so that keepers can read all the important information at a glance.

The volume is colorful throughout, richly illustrated and clearly structured. This gives readers an easy-to-understand insight into the fascinating world of these impressive scorpions.

With this guide you will receive a comprehensive guide to keeping and breeding the fat-tailed scorpionso that you can keep these extraordinary animals safely and successfully in your terrarium.

• Author Boris F. Striffler
• Scope 64 pages
• Format 21 x 14.8 cm
• Softcover
• Illustrations numerous illustrations
• ISBN 978-3-937285-83-2