Hadrurus hirsutus
Order:
Husbandry Information
Identification
Cincinnati has used nail polish on roaches and scorpions for individual identification purposes
Housing Requirements
Diet Requirements
Veterinary Concerns
Notes on Enrichment & Training
Programmatic Information
Transportation
Temperature Guidelines
See: Temperature and Transport: Welfare Implications for Ambassador Ectotherms from AASAG Newsletter, Dec. 2016
Crating:
Tips on Presentation
Tips on Handling
Potential Messaging
Acquisition Information
Comments from the Rating System
- Maryland Zoo in Baltimore: We show all arachnids in a clear box. No one handles them on program. Animal care staff packs them for program staff and volunteers.
- Zoo America: We don’t hold our scorpions. They do well in observation boxes, though.
Natural History Information
Range and Habitat
Physical Description
Life Cycle
Behavior
Threats and Conservation Status
Did you know…
Photographs
Documents
Any Documents to attach, species spotlights, etc.
Contributors and Citations
- Cincinnati Zoo
- Maryland Zoo
- Zoo America
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