ASIAN FOREST SCORPION SETUP

Setting up a new enclosure for Zoidberg, my Asian Forest Scorpion.

[@FantaLiteBrav]

I love how you go all out to give quality enrichment to all of you animals because they're each a living breathing creature and not just a price tag in a store 👍🏾

[@JensensReptiles]

Thank you! They're all just little lives that deserve the same care and respect in my book!

[@WhoTheHellIsHarvy]

I agree, though it is sad that this even needs to be said. It's strange how some people don't even consider this type of thing, whether it's a lack of knowledge and understanding, or simply inconsiderate and plain ignorant. I think care of animals and their welfare, in the wild and in captivity, really should be made a crucial element of education so it increases the awareness of this issue and hopefully could go a long way to preserving animals and their habitats.

[@Nike_IV]

@@WhoTheHellIsHarvy I agree completely

[@xavierhernandez1810]

My red dessert scorpion did the same thing with the enclosure doors, freaked me out the first 3 days, their smart little creatures.

[@ConjuredUndead]

Best enclosure I’ve seen on YT so far. Bravo dude.

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks mate!

[@jimothyj2638]

Ikr? I loved how there was a good mixture of open space and hiding places. I hate how some other youtubers (*cough cough* serpadesign) stuff their enclosures so full of plants and hiding spaces it just looks like an impenetrable mess. This is amazing!

[@christianxiong3947]

Thank you doom

[@cottonmouthxx7828]

Oh man this is such an incredible enclosure! I really wish KZbin would promote channels like yours more. This is the kind of care people need to see more of, rather than these shoebox enclosures with some substrate and a small water dish and call it a day. Thanks so much for showing proper care and making such a great effort.

[@JensensReptiles]

I always want to do better and better rather than "just enough", because it's not enough! Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@cottonmouthxx7828]

Jensen's Reptiles I'm the exact same with my animals ! :) alas they're 2 dogs and a cat, but I still give them all I can. My cat at one point had 5 scratching posts lmao! Spoiling my animals is such a happy thing to me! So it makes me happy to see you follow the same kind of mindset :)

[@JensensReptiles]

Absolutely! My animals always come first :) it's awesome to hear from like minded people

[@pencilonpaper1026]

This is still my favorite scorpion enclosure I've ever seen and it inspired mine. 🥰

[@WaffleStomperrr]

I really appreciate the people who take the time care and money to make beautiful natural enclosures their pets will love

[@grahamdougherty226]

Nice work.

[@lordownanglo]

This is good looking man. Great enclosure 😎

[@JensensReptiles]

Thank you!

[@zacharyduchene7850]

@@JensensReptiles ive had a 55gal top opening aquarium that ive been want to setup as bioactive. I have decided to set it up for a asian forest scorpion and am researching on them and was curious if you know if i could put any species of isopods in as well and maybe a couple different roach species (i was thinking dubia and hisser or death head) i also was wanting to create a false bacground out of foam bark and coco fiber...if you could provide any information on asian forest scorpions and could share or if im planning to do something that would harm a scorpion and you can correct me it would be greatly appreciated

[@eveque]

It's nice to see someone going a step further with Scorpion enclosur. Very nice.

[@JensensReptiles]

Thank you!

[@stanconya4393]

Great job. Thorough!

[@grimzombieapocalypse1484]

I’ve watched about a dozen videos and yours was more helpful than any. You should keep doing videos on care on things like humidity, temperatures etc.

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks! I'll do a care video soon :)

[@kaylaroach]

Incredible setup! You’ve given me some inspiration for my next scorpion enclosure build. I love the mushrooms! 😊

[@jasabasenara8124]

Best enclosure I've seen. Awesome job. 👍

[@The_Absent_MindsetReality]

This is exactly what I'm looking for.....copy & paste...lol....thanks for making a great video.

[@JensensReptiles]

Hahahah thanks!

[@enbrat5859]

I can’t stop thinking of momma Mia...

[@Chris_Toop_Tarantulas]

Thank u for this video, I have tarantulas and try to mimic there natural habitat and now I have a Vietnamese forest scorpion so looking to put time into giving her the best habitat I can make and you’ve given me some great ideas so cheers mate 👍🦂

[@stuart7121]

That's the best setup for a scorpion I've ever seen top marks so beautiful looks great a lot thought in to it 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks so much!

[@nobodies6997]

Awesome set up dude, i just bought my cousin a asian forest scorpion. Glad i found this video. Ima set it up for him just like this

[@ailafigura9977]

This looks incredible! I love it, and there’s lots to keep your scorpion enriched ^^

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks so much :)

[@drpopdell259]

Gaaaah stop it my eyes can't handle the amazingness of your new enclosures!

[@JensensReptiles]

Hahaha thanks mate!

[@novicehiker6897]

God I miss your videos man! You had such well made and knowledgeable vids.

[@danielr7644]

Nice! 👍 Best and biggest scorpion enclosure I've seen.

[@JensensReptiles]

Thank you!

[@ramaker8]

i use a layer of spriggan moss between the balls and substrate, have had maybe 3-4 balls come up over 2 years out of a layer of over an inch thick. probably more due to my messing around then anything else.

[@banditmorrell]

Looks good been wanting to try a set up thing for Asian forest or emperors but dont quite have luck with keeping plants alive.. tried putting a small jade plant in with one scorpion and it got dug up

[@JensensReptiles]

Yeah, mine has dug up most of his plants too over the years. I make little cork bark barriers now 😂

[@banditmorrell]

@@JensensReptiles smart. But dont think thst would work with mine he even managed to smosh it at one point

[@dramaticexperiment144]

Your scarpion setup is awesome

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks!

[@dramaticexperiment144]

@@JensensReptiles I have been catching your videos all day and I'm impressed on all your setups

[@olde738]

Best looking bio active I’ve seen for a scorpion props dude

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks!

[@JakeHockley]

You are the hobbyist we should all aspire to be like!

[@JensensReptiles]

Aww thanks Jake!

[@jamesgreig9983]

Awesome video and set up! i miss my scorpion :( these set ups are looking great!

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks so much mate

[@sooty3942]

Love. Love. Love. This setup is amazing!

[@JensensReptiles]

Thank you!!

[@JTBReptiles]

Awesome setup mate, I really enjoyed the different video style too ;)

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks mate :)

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Beautiful animal, great setup.

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks!

[@harrycoghlan2008]

Hi love your vids keep up the good work and keep on smiling

[@JensensReptiles]

Thank you!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

dude im picking up a few of these. top video

[@JensensReptiles]

Nice one! Cheers mate!

[@hudahashmi3052]

I just cant believe omg its so real... Amazing i like this setup so much

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks so much!

[@jordandellinger7520]

Where did you find the stuff for your substrate? And what plants did you use? What kind of heater should I use for a glass 10 g tank? How to I take care of the clean up crew? What all do they need? Sorry for the mass of questions! Thanks in advance

[@Tiger42s]

Guy!! True story... always put a lock on your cage!! I learned the hard way.. one night I woke up to a empty tank! It took me two days to fine the scorpion.. he actually slide open the top of the cage..

[@JensensReptiles]

I have a lock :)

[@colinfarrell7457]

My favourite set up vid yet...what kind of plants do I get?what are they clean up crew? Can I use any wood? What wattage and size heat Matt should I get and do I put it under the tank or on the wall? My tank is the same size as yours and I want to have everything set up right before I go get my Asian forest scorpion

[@nicskeptic]

Zoidberg??? Love it, Named mine Clamps.

[@scottishtitan3501]

Id love to see a vid on how you set up your lights

[@ianmooresguard1721]

Very good , impressed

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks!

[@StickyFeets]

Amazing looking setup!

[@anyataylor9475]

this is so cool wow mad props to you for this

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks so much!!

[@FOZZYBEAR26]

Great set up. Can I ask what plants you used as I want to do the same sort of set up. Thank you

[@waynecoates7203]

What type of bush or tree is that. That setup look great.

[@kingodavidpt]

5:23 that mushroom it's so uncofortable to look at u.u besides that really love the enclosure! amazing job :)

[@JensensReptiles]

Hahahah thanks 😂 sorry about the mushroom

[@kingodavidpt]

Didn't realize it was you Jensen's! I saw most of your videos about the cornsnake and even the brachypelma Hamorii! Great content overall Subbed

[@JensensReptiles]

Thank you!

[@twixtd]

great enclosure. Could you please suggest some plants for a similar setup? What are the names of the plants you used? Cheers

[@hylaarborea1090]

Damn best one ive seen yet

[@timscarborough6243]

FANTASTIC.. i love your set up. its way too cool. how many of these scorpions could you put in one tank ?

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks so much! You could happily keep two in an enclosure like this with lots of hiding spots :)

[@toast1833]

Any recommendations for live plants in a Asian forest Scorpion enclosure that would be safe for the scorpion?

[@LostGigan2004]

Can you make a list of plants you recommend

[@pavelnetopilik734]

Wau!!!! 😮

[@boab9794]

Nice video just wondering I've recently bought a new vivarium for my Asian forest scorpion and just wondering where I should place thermostat / thermometer hygrometer probes as it'll be a ceramic heating emitter I will be using tank size is 45×45×45 any help would be much appreciated

[@JensensReptiles]

Thank you :) One bit of advice, is to monitor your humidity carefully. A ceramic will dry out the air and ground in minutes so you may need to install a humidifier or switch the heat source. But for now, put the probe directly below the heat and you can put the thermometer probe there too. Then use a temp gun to spot check surface temps through. Adjust your stat depending on your temp range :)

[@toast1833]

Where do you get all the wood and bark from?

[@tommygingles2779]

I Just got my first Asian Forest Scorpion. Zen is just great I would like to know the names of some plant life that is safe for Zen's environment if you could give me a bit of advice what i can get it would be great Zen and I thank you

[@JensensReptiles]

Ferns, and fittonia will enjoy the same environment as Zen. They thrived in mine :)

[@brandonharvey3270]

Owning my first scorpion what should I look out for?

[@HarvardRocker]

1. I have 100% admiration for you, as a person, and also for owning a scorpoin & a tarantula. 2. There is a part of me that likes the idea of owning a scorpion/tarantula. They are amazing creatures. :-) However scorpions like to chase me with significant malicious intent, & sadly my mom is allergic to spider. Rock--ME--Hard Place

[@JensensReptiles]

Hahahhaha that's given me a good laugh. Poor you, being chased by scorps!!! They're wonderful to own, so so interesting. I've never heard of anyone having allergies to spiders before. That's interesting in itself! Is it their hairs or something else?

[@HarvardRocker]

Jensen's Reptiles Yes. My mom is quite literally allergic to their little furry bodies. She accidentally drank one that had been bottled in water once, & her throat start to close. (Benadryl saved the day.) [Addition oddisy, I'm allergic to beef & cattle hair.] But yea wild scorps have chased/charged me on more than one occasion. Also how did you pick the species you house?

[@dustinclevenger6670]

Can i put 2 of them in a 20 gal terrarium together?

[@jnpytonball2475]

Good job :-)

[@thefishhunter8464]

Hi what are you using to heat the enclosure currently have my scorpion in a large flat exo terra box thing being heated by a heat mat along one side by upgrading him two a 2 ft vivarium and not to sure on how to heat it as i dont want to place a heat mat inside incase it burns him but cant place it outside as the heat wont get through the wood

[@JensensReptiles]

I use a reptile radiator, on the roof of the enclosure

[@shawnscorpion3589]

Thanks i will be making a new home for my little ones

[@lornap8977]

Wow you treat your animals so well! Would you say this species of scorpion is very active or do they constantly hide? Do they only come out at night?

[@JensensReptiles]

They tend to just come out at night, yeps, but fairly active when hungry. Otherwise, they do prefer to tuck themselves away for days at a time. Sometimes weeks

[@Lululila67]

I have aq 10/20 gallon tank with 2 heat pads. One larger one on the side and small one on the bottom. Plus a very low wattage bulb. Tank is still only 70 degrees? help! i have a glass tank and only keep my house at 66 degrees in the winter.

[@MarceloBighetti]

Thank you mam, for this channel and particularly this video. I just got an Asian Forest Scorpion as Christmas present from my daughter and her husband. I'm totally newbie in process of learning. At 5:47 in the video you said the tank needs to be bio active. What kind of insect should I buy? Thanks again

[@hunterschading4182]

i was wondering that too

[@fairuzraz2468]

Isopod is good

[@RazorNLD]

What kind of 'clean up crews' are these? Cause I am planning of making my ball python enclosure fully bioactive, as he likes to put his poopies in areas where I cannot reach it that easily, in which case I have to clean up the entire enclosure and that's not very handy.

[@JensensReptiles]

You should definitely still removed any poop from the enclosure. Your clean up crew will take days on end to deal with a royal python poop. But you can use Isopods and springtails to help keep any remnants that you missed at bay!

[@OfficialMALKIYAH]

Hey I just got an AFS and set up a terrarium for it. But I'm not sure where I should place my heat pad.

[@JensensReptiles]

I don’t use heat mats, so can’t help you there. Sorry.

[@OfficialMALKIYAH]

@@JensensReptiles ok thanks

[@tristanwalker2622]

Great video

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks!

[@maddog7546]

Hey! Love your videos! I believe my scorpion is gravid... is there anything I can do to make her transition smoother?

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks! I haven’t personally dealt with this, but from what I’ve read, the best bet is to avoid stressing her out, so no handling. And make sure she has a little more food than usual. Otherwise, no other environmental changes seem to be required. Good luck!

[@maddog7546]

Jensen's Reptiles thank you so much! The think is she isn’t wanting to eat....

[@samevans5287]

@@maddog7546 I'm newish to it but she may be getting ready to moult, they go fat and refuse food before they she'd their old skin. Hope this helps

[@Grimes_xo]

What plants are the best kind to get? And how often do you need to completely clean the tank? I'm very new and been wanting a scorpion for a while so i need all information possible 😂

[@JensensReptiles]

Well, my enclosure is bioactive, so there’s an isopod “clean up crew”(springtails, woodlice etc) dealing with any mess, and make sure the plants are fed! You want to go with plants that enjoy humidity. Ferns are a great choice. Begonia and fittonia are also good, and will add a splash of colour.

[@rosasaucedo2009]

What kinda plants can I use for the enclosure?

[@bobbymckeel1034]

I’m thinking about getting a Black Forest scorpion,I have a 20 gallon tank. Would that be big enough for them to be happy or should I invest in one bigger??

[@bobbymckeel1034]

Also do you keep him in light during the day and darkness during the night or is it almost always darkness?

[@JensensReptiles]

What are the dimensions of the tank? The volume doesn’t give me much info to help with :) I have the tank on a 12 hour light cycle, so there’s day and night in there

[@bobbymckeel1034]

Jensen's Reptiles it is 10 inches wide, 12 inches tall and 21 inches long. And okay! I’ve been looking at a few and saw the emperor scorpion liked mostly darkness all the time so I was just seeing how this one compared!!

[@Nose-vq3gy]

What are the plants that you use ?

[@MasterChief0522]

Would this set up work for Emperor Scorpions? Also, what plants did you use for this?

[@gastonnbros7490]

Love the vid! Very helpful. Just wondering what your personal opinion on humidity and tempriture, I have a humidity gage and learned I keep it around 72 to 80% humidity , plus a heat pad to get it up to 90° on one side and about 75 80° in a 10 gallon. Do I need to tweak my setup or how often I mist?

[@JensensReptiles]

Thanks! I'll give you my temps in celcius (use google to convert to Fahrenheit if you need to) I've got humidity between 70 and 80%. I water the plants every third day, so there is a humidity peak and drop. I've got a fan on the back of the enclosure for a bit of air flow so there's no stagnant humidity. Temperature wise, I keep the warm side at 28°c, using a reptile radiator, and the cooler end is around 24°c

[@gastonnbros7490]

Jensen's Reptiles thank you very much! Im new at housing scorpions and wanted to give it the best i could. I was worried I was making the tank too wet. Everything else seems to be stableized like temp and stuff. Again thanks for the help, its always good to ask ppl who actually keep scorpions how to take care of them.

[@magicktaxi]

My house is 69-72 degrees and I’m worried about the heat level for my asian Forrest. It’s at 85-90 right now with uses of a heat lamp and mat. Should I use both? It’s in a ten gallon

[@JensensReptiles]

I prefer to avoid heat mats for animals that burrow (and in general), they make no sense. You might need a different overhead heat source to achieve the temps you need. What are the dimensions of the enclosure and what’s it made of?

[@magicktaxi]

Jensen's Reptiles glass/10 gallons with a mesh lid

[@JensensReptiles]

10 gallon is the volume, do you have the measurements of the height depth and length? You can use ceramic heaters or a higher wattage bulb if you’re not reaching your temps though :)

[@victorg7036]

Tank looks awesome. But when I asked on arachnoboards about doing something like this for mine, people their said not to because the plants could attract mites that could be harmful to my scorpions.

[@JensensReptiles]

Depends where you live :) there’s nothing harmful to scorpions in my part of the world

[@victorg7036]

@@JensensReptiles there is no native Scorpion's where I live. So I don't know if there's anything harmful.

[@aarondavey8832]

Hi. My son would like to know why you didn’t add any rocks. Thanks

[@JensensReptiles]

There’s slate over on the left hand side. No need for rocks specifically.

[@Rodrigo-ev7tx]

old comment, but do you know the measurements of that enclosure? What measurements would you use for a full grown adult scorpion?

[@JensensReptiles]

The enclosure is 90x45x45cm. It’s a good size for an Asian forest scorpion, although it’s likely he’d be just as content in a 60x45x45 too.

[@balolot7909]

Is this a viable option for a Vinegaroon?

[@Dog-jc4zm]

That thingy with holes in it makes me more uncomfortable than it should

[@JensensReptiles]

Hahaha a few people have mentioned that 😂 I can only apologise!

[@larrycung9131]

Sivapanthera That is a lotus seed shell. I ate one of them. Their honestly pretty tasty to snack on.

[@SmoKKz0r]

And how often do u spary with Water? Sorry im pretty new to this

[@JensensReptiles]

I spray it down every couple of days :)

[@anotherrandomyoutubechanne5314]

What were those “clean up crew” bugs

[@raven5144]

What mushrooms did you use?

[@stefanratcliffe6698]

Hi dude i own a P.viatoris redclawed scorpion im having some concerns about the spaghnum moss that iv brought its dying out everytime i soak it to the time it says on the packet its the compact moss blocks the moss starts off nice fresh then dries up like hay is that normal???

[@JensensReptiles]

Hello! The moss needs to be sprayed down regularly to avoid drying out. I prefer to use forest moss because it tends to hold moisture for a little longer

[@khatran2570]

can the "clean up crew" crawl out of the tank? like those springtails and isopods? Thanks

[@JensensReptiles]

They sure can but they have no reason to leave. The conditions are better inside the tank than outside. I never see any loose

[@khatran2570]

@@JensensReptiles Thanks. Im assuming the scorpion would eat them too?

[@JensensReptiles]

Not really, they’re a bit too small for him to eat, so we put in extra food for him

[@larrycung9131]

Do your isopods ever attack your scorpion when it’s molting?

[@JensensReptiles]

No, not that I’ve noticed anyway. The enclosure is absolutely crawling with woodlice and I’ve never spotted any issues

[@colinfarrell7457]

How often do you have to clean it out?what size heat mat do you use?

[@TheSouthParkVidsFTW]

This setup is not ideal because they will just hide and can't be fed properly.

[@JensensReptiles]

In the years and years of keeping him, we never had a problem. He roamed every night and ate without issue. He had a very good life in this enclosure

[@timothydavis977]

I have two can I put them together

[@annajohnson4720]

My husband and I are considering trying for the scorpion habitat. I've been watching a lot of videos and there seems to be quite a lot of inconsistency on what to feed and how often to feed scorpions. In addition, I would be interested in housing more than one scorpion however I can't find how much space they need per scorpion. Are you able to house multiple scorpions and still have them happy?

[@JensensReptiles]

Great questions! My setup is bioactive, so Zoidy has bugs available to eat whenever he wants. Scorpions don’t tend to over eat, but we do offer him some extra food every 3-4 weeks or so. He’s an Asian forest scorpion, so there are plenty of bugs running around where he comes from. If you get a desert scorpion you can expect to feed a little less. And for cohabitation, it really depends on the species. For Asian forest scorps, they can be kept together as long as there’s enough space and food. My setup could house one more if I wanted to.

[@ayeyooo7008]

What did you use as cleaning crew besides the pillbugs?

[@JensensReptiles]

Pillbugs 😂 I like that. Also used worms and springtails

[@carlosjuarez2938]

I read that UV light harms the scorpion and can even kill them so is this species just immune or what please respond as soon as possible.

[@JensensReptiles]

UV light can indeed damage a scorpions exoskeleton and cause them a lot of stress. I use an LED black light (no UV) for occasional viewing. It’s on for a maximum of 5 minutes

[@carlosjuarez2938]

@@JensensReptiles one more question around how much money would this entire setup cost including the scorpion and lights

[@darkscarecrowfxs.3205]

What types of plants you used?

[@ceezer6704]

Just bought one! Do you need a heating pad for him? Pet co told me but is it necessary? Plz respond

[@JensensReptiles]

They absolutely need a heat source

[@ermanadorante3817]

Whats the difference between black light and uv light to scorpions?

[@JensensReptiles]

www.hunker.com/13412718/difference-between-black-light-uv-light Google is a great resource for learning about the different types of UV. This website explains things pretty well.

[@rjfoster409]

What's the name of the plants you used?

[@groton5376]

I love my emperor in my collection I think I’ll only keep emperor and Asian forest I like them the best

[@innervestment9312]

Failed to mention a very important part. Where is your scorpions water dish?

[@JensensReptiles]

Added after the video was filmed :)

[@SuperLoops]

I have an asian forest scawpean I got a few weeks ago but it wont eat its a heterometrus cyaneus and its 6cm long. do they often stop eating for a while? Im pretty sure its enclosure is good and it looks ok and reacts to stuff and moves around it just wont eat yet. do they stop eating and go into premoult like tarantulas? it does look a little bit fatter than yours is here. but Ive seen pictures of much fatter scorpions.

[@JensensReptiles]

They’re pretty shy animals on the whole. Are you leaving food in the enclosure and making sure your scorpion isn’t disturbed?

[@SuperLoops]

yep I left feeders in the enclosure overnight so it had plenty of time in quiet and dark. Im about to go to bed so I will try again tonight I just put in a small cricket

[@JensensReptiles]

Might just not be hungry. Sometimes mine doesn’t eat for over a month! They’re not the most active animals :)

[@daanbezemer5370]

And What plants i have only dry leafs with a hiding space for my asian forest scorpion the terrarium is 30x30x30 cm

[@JensensReptiles]

You won’t be able to plant in the cocofibre but you can put some artificial plants in if you want to

[@daanbezemer5370]

I have only cocu,s fiber wich substrate can i use for my asian forest scorpions

[@JensensReptiles]

Yup that’s absolutely fine :)

[@daanbezemer5370]

@@JensensReptiles thanks

[@SmoKKz0r]

They dont need any source of heat??

[@JensensReptiles]

They do, I have a radiator on the ceiling of the enclosure

[@XX-gp3jz]

How much was everything