Vinegaroon: The Best Pet Invertebrate?

Giant Vinegaroons, or whip scorpions (Mastigoproctus giganteus) are a fabulous pet invertebrate. Are they the best pet invertebrate for you? Learn about housing and care, and the pros and cons of a pet Vinegaroon in this video, and then come to your own conclusion.
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I love these tubs, and they make great enclosures for Vinegaroons and many other creatures:
Play sand is another good component of the substrate, but it is cheaper at a hardware store:
A whip scorpion needs a shallow water dish:

[CapemanProductins]

So they're not poisonous, look tough and cool, are giant, they're relatively low maintenance and can season your salad with a spray?
What's not to like about these guys

[Grovel_Gravel]

I've always wanted a creature that can spray vinegar in my eyes.

[thijsvanruissen]

So true, the alien look is what makes it so endearing among invertebrates.

[floundrrpoundrr]

They legit smell like Salt & Vinegar Lay's and I love it.

[soulfuzz]

Even though this isn’t really my thing, your passion is absolutely commendable.

[komreed]

I raised a house centipede from a very early stage, less than a centimeter in length up to adulthood (over an inch) for a few years. It was an awesome pet, very active and fun to watch. It eventually got sick and died, I think because I was feeding it with caught insects in the house mostly, and pesticides probably eventually built up in its body. I can’t recommend them highly enough. They are creepy to look at at first, but once you get used to seeing them they are amazing to watch, I have seen them jump and catch moths out of the air before like a cat.

[KeetahSpacecat]

I got a little female back in june and she's a sweet little thing. She's like a little princess cause she likes to be tong fed and she neatly rearranges her enclosure. It's naturalistic enclosure so she has plenty of places to dig burrows and climb, and it's amazing just watching her make these lovely tunnels under the driftwood in her tank. She's putting the final touches on her wintering burrow because of course it must be perfect for her XD

[victorg]

I got one about 2 weeks ago at an expo. I've had them in the past and wanted to get another. They are amazing little guys

[jacobnohr]

100% the best pet tuner on YouTube who doesn’t just care about the money and actually gives their animals good care. Thanks for your amazing and interesting videos. You definitely earned yourself a subscription and a shout-out on the Reptiles Amino.

[isleifoterogarcia]

It’s an amazing pet, so unique. But the hibernation period, it is something many few are aware of. Great video and a very interesting invertebrate. Thank you very much.

[rickcharlespersonal]

There was a British TV show called Primeval I used to watch that featured "giant prehistoric scorpions" designed after these creatures, and I've been fascinated with vinegaroons ever since.

[totalrobot]

Somewhere & sometime in history, a Crayfish got busy with an Emperor Scorpion and this is what happened.

[MrNope-oonh]

I think I'm convinced. I wanna care for one! Its low maintenance, and loves to hibernate. Its just like me!

[alexcherroni]

I'm thinking about getting my first invertebrate, and with all the research and video watching I've done so far, I think i really want to start off with a Giant Vinegaroon :)

[ianaliciaperry]

Oh, how cool!! I was just talking with my dad about these guys a few days ago, I've always thought they are so neat. Definitely a pet I might consider down the road. Always excited to see your videos.

[thomaszaccone]

Looks neat. Reminds me of something out of an HP Lovecraft novel!

[mcsoggybottom]

Can vouch for the hibernation period. "Missing" from December to June...so glad i was patient and didn't go digging.

[irenemessina]

I have had mine (2) for about 9 months and while I like them I rarely get to see them. Somehow I missed the hibernation part in my research and now am concluding that the recent drop in temperature might be sending them to their tunnels for the winter. I am going to assume that they might have started hibernating and stop feeding unless I see them actively searching for food. Thank you always for your comprehensive information!
PS. I was sprayed once and only felt a little itching and a pinkish spot between my fingers where the skin is more sensitive. It lasted a few days and healed with no further issues.

[Bunny-nsni]

I got a vinegaroon for my birthday about 11 months ago. He was doing great, and became very fat. He went into hibernation around November. After checking on him in March/April, he didn't reappear. I thought he was molting, but in his closed burrow, he was carrying a large clutch of eggs. It was a shock to know that Vinny was actually female. They've darkened up and look fertile .I'm really hoping for babies. :D

[AntoniaPylarinos]

I have my vnegaroon for 8 months now he is doing just fine   :)