Thinking about getting an Emperor Scorpion

JMurphy97 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-08-2006, 06:34 PM

I'm thinking about setting up a tank for a emperor scorpion and I was wondering what should I use to light it? I'm thinking to use two 25 watt red incandescent bulbs that are built into the top. It's a ten gallon tank. I'm going to have maybe 6 in. of peat moss to help humidity, a water bowl, a log hide-a-way and some fake plants with the suction cup. Do you think the light bulbs alone could get the temp up there or would I need to use another form of heat source? Also would fluorescent bulbs hurt or harm the emp in any way. I read that UV light is bad for them? I'm not sure what is in a regular fluorescent tube. Thanks and let me know what you think about this set-up.

ball python chick · #2 (**permalink**) 02-09-2006, 04:41 AM

we have our emperors set up in there own 10 gallon tank each.but use a heat pad no over head light.because of the high humidity we have cut plexi glass to cover the top and have holes drilled in for venelation.i wish you were close to me i would give you one both of ours are gonna have babies.

JMurphy97 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-09-2006, 07:39 AM

Where do you live?

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