How To Keep the Asian Forest Scorpion Heterometrus Species Care

Thinking about getting an Asian Forest Scorpion? In this video I break down exactly how I keep and care for Heterometrus species like Heterometrus spinifer, Heterometrus petersii, Heterometrus silenus, and Heterometrus longimanus. We go over enclosure setup, substrate depth, humidity, temperature, burrowing needs, feeding schedules, and everything else you should know before bringing one home. Asian Forest Scorpions are often confused with Emperor Scorpions, but their care has some important differences. I show you the enclosure I use, how I set it up, what I feed my scorpion, and the best way to maintain the proper environment so your Heterometrus stays healthy and active. Whether you are a beginner or already keeping other inverts, this guide will help you keep your scorpion confidently and responsibly. If you have questions about Asian Forest Scorpion husbandry or want to share your own setup, drop a comment below. 💥SUBSCRIBE💥 to see more helpful videos about keeping 🕷tarantulas🕷: https://goo.gl/UAySKx If you'd like to support the channel: Patreon:   / the_tarantula_collective   🕷👀Visit My Website👀🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/ 🎧LISTEN🎧 to the Exotic Pet Collective 🎙PODCAST🎙 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GB9pWd... 💀Subscribe to the Exotic Pet Collective💀 on YouTube:    / @theexoticpetcollective   🕸Tarantula Collective Merch🕸 : www.shop.thetarantulacollective.com 🕷Care Sheets🕷: https://www.thetarantulacollective.co... --------------------------------------------------------------- Tarantula/Invert/Reptile Dealers Worldwide (with some discount codes): https://www.thetarantulacollective.co... --------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate Links for different items I use (This contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links): Get 10% OFF the BEST Tarantula enclosures in the hobby NOW when you use the code TTC10 at checkout! https://www.tarantulacribs.com/?ref=T... All the substrates and natural products I use come from THE BIO DUDE! Use my link to help support this channel: https://www.thebiodude.com/?dt_id=140... Check out the amazing selection of tarantulas from the Spider Shoppe and save 10% when you use my affiliate link here: https://spidershoppe.com/r?id=6nup9f Use my affiliate code TTC10 to save 10% on your Ty Dye Exotics orders at https://tydyeexotic.com/ My Amazon Storefront (lists of everything I use! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases): https://www.amazon.com/shop/the_taran... Join me on facebook:   / thetarantulacollective   Follow me on instagram:   / the_tarantula_collective   Follow me on twitter: @theTarantulaCo1 Join the Dischord Server:   / discord   Follow me on Tik Tok:   / thetarantulacollective   Please send any letters or packages to: Richard Stewart 47 Washington Ave Ste. 245 Wheeling, WV 26003 If you are shipping a live animal, please email me first at [email protected]. If you would like me to review your product or business, please email your request to [email protected] [The Tarantula Collective is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com] 00:00 Intro 01:04 Location, Environment, Behavior 01:30 Difference between Emperor and Asian Forest 02:20 Temperament 02:37 Communal 03:12 Enclosures and Husbandry 05:22 Feeding 05:58 Bioactive 06:50 Substrates 07:53 Overview 08:08 Experiences and Opinions 08:40 Outro #tarantulatuesday #TarantulaCollective #scorpion