Scorpion Caresheet

Mesobuthus gibbosus
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M. gibbosus anatolicus live on Cypres.
M. gibbosus gibbosus live Greece and Turkey but not in the North of Turkey.

HOUSING
They can be kept in the kritter keepers, sterlite boxes etc.
Semi-communal

SUBSTRATE
Arid/semi-arid habitats with little vegetation. Don't dig burrows, but use natural burrows under stones and other objects.

FEEDING
The usual crickets, roaches and other insects.

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
Moderate to limited humidity (30-40%). In the summer 24 - 35 Celsius. Winter between 10 - 20 Celsius

VENOM TOXICITY
These have potent venom of a (2+). And are very fast when they sting.

Scorpio maurus palmatus
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General:
This species is 6-8 cm long, and the different subspecies are varying in colors. Most have a yellow to red brown color (the tip of the claws are usually dark red brown), but some subspecies (like S. maurus fuscus) are dark brown/blackish in color. The different subspecies can be separated by the color variations, but not always. It is possible that some of the subspecies represent true species, but a thorough revision of the genus is necessary before any conclusion can be drawn.

This species is often found in colonies, but each scorpion has it's own burrow..

This species is kept in captivity. Breeding seems difficult.

Common names:
This was the first scorpion species scientific described (by Linnaeus himself), and the name Scorpio means scorpion. The specific name, maurus means dark or obscure. The species is sometimes known a the Large clawed Scorpion or Israeli Gold Scorpion.

Distribution:
Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia), Asia (Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, Yemen).

Habitat:
This species is often found in desert habitats, but can also be found in dry forests. It is a burrowing species, which inhabits different types of substrate (burrowing must be possible). The burrows are often 20 - 70 cm deep (the bottom of the borrow is usually enlarged). This species lives in very warm habitats, but will experience winter temperatures down to 10-15 C in some areas (the scorpion will "hibernate" in the burrow during winter).

Venom:
Mildly venomous, but a painful sting. Harmless for healthy humans. This aggressive species will often use claws for defense, and not use the stinger. LD50 values are reported to be 9.37 - inactive (mg/kg) and 141.6 - inactive (mg/kg).

Tityus stigmurus confluenciata
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This scorpion 5 - 6,5 cm / 2 - 2,5 inch long are from Southern America "Brazil" Pectines : 18 - 25 teeth is Parthenogenesis and very communal.

Housing
When u used a box of 30L x 20W x 15 H cm / 12L x 8W x 6H inch is good for 3 scorps. The like a peace of bark as hiding place.

Substrate
Humus mixed with vermiculite

Feeding
Crickets, roaches and other insects.

Temperature and Humidity
Keep them between 25-32 C / 77-90 F and 70-80 %

Venom Toxicity
On a scale from 1-5 they would be 5 and higher. Be careful when these species sting, you have a high risk on anaphylactic shock and there is a special Antivenom from Instituto Butantan for this specie.

Yellow Legged Creeping Scorpion
(Opistacanthus apser)
by Jon Fouskaris

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The Yellow Legged Creeping Scorpion is a rare and unique scorpion species. In the wild, they are found in Acadia Trees because they are full of holes and other hiding spaces. They block themselves from predators by putting their pinchers together as a shield when they are hiding in their holes of tree bark, piles of wood, or whatever they can squeeze into. This is an attractive species of scorpion, that has weak venom and a good temperament. They will pinch you though, if they are given the opportunity, so watch out. The Yellow Legged Creeping Scorpion has a shiny black body with yellow legs, hence the name. There are not many specimens of this species in the United States. Few collectors have the true Yellow Legged Creeping Scorpion. It has potential to be an excellent beginners' scorpion, if it wasn't so hard to obtain. It it also good for most advanced keepers, because it is so hard to obtain. Overall, the Yellow Legged Creeping Scorpion is a great species of scorpion for any collector!

Range: Moist forests in parts of South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
Type: Terrestrial.
Diet: Babies eat pinhead crickets, and other small insects. Adults eat crickets, and other large insects.
Full Grown Size:2 to 3 inches.
Growth: Slow speed.
Temperature: 85 to 95° F.
Humidity: 78 to 82%. Adults may drink from a shallow, wide water dish.
Temperament: Semi-docile and calm.
Housing: Babies can live in a clear plastic deli-container with air holes. Adults can live in a 2.5-gallon tank. Floor space is as important as height.
Substrate: 1 to 2 inches of peat moss, potting soil, vermiculite, or wood chips.
Decor: Logs, driftwood, cork bark, etc. make good hiding places.
Other Names: N/A.

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Tri-Color Burrowing Scorpion
(Ophistothalmus walberghi)
by Jon Fouskaris
*Information provided by Frank Somma

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ADULT FEMALE
Specimen provided by Frank Somma.
Photo taken by Jon Fouskaris.

The Tri-Color Burrowing Scorpion is quite an impressive species! Between its' huge size, its' bulky appearance, and its' curious coloration, the Tri-Color Burrowing Scorpion makes a great showcase scorpion. The common name, of course, derives from the three main colors that make up its' exoskeleton: mahogany, tan, and yellow. A Tri-Color Burrowing Scorpion can be rather aggressive at times, therefore a first-time scorpion keeper may want to bypass this species, but if you can be a careful beginner, go for it. When keeping the Tri-Color Burrowing Scorpion, remember it is for looking, not touching, even though these scorpions do not have extremely toxic venom like some of their northern cousins. There are about 35 species in the genus Ophistothalmus, and of these, 2 or 3 species appear in the pet trade. The Tri-Color Burrowing Scorpion is one of them. Tri-Color Burrowing Scorpions are not rare, but they can be harder to obtain than other common species. Whether you have hundreds of scorpions or you don't even have one, the Tri-Color Burrowing Scorpion can turn out to be a good purchase, with a little bit of caution.

Range: Found throughout southern Africa.
Type: Burrowing.
Diet: Babies eat pinhead crickets, and other small insects. Adults eat crickets, and other large insects.
Full Grown Size: 4 to 5 inches.
Growth: Slow speed.
Temperature: Around 80° F.
Humidity: Around 70%. Adults may drink from a shallow, wide water dish.
Temperament: Semi-aggressive and nervous.
Housing: Babies can live in a clear plastic deli-container with air holes. Adults can live in a 5 or 10-gallon tank. Floor space is as important as height.
Substrate: 3 to 4 inches of peat moss, or potting soil.
Decor: No decorations are really needed, but you can add rocks, or cork bark.
Other Names: Walberg's Tri-Color Scorpion.

*Please note that ALL scorpions have a certain amount of venom. Although most people are not affected by this species, some people may be allergic to the venom, or just more sensitive, making it a dangerous situation. This is one of the reasons that people should not handle this scorpion. Affects of this scorpions' natural defenses may vary between people. All scorpions should be considered dangerous, so be careful, because you don't want to find out if you are allergic or more sensitive the HARD WAY!

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