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Post by Eatmice2010 on Aug 16, 2013 10:34:38 GMT -5
Common name | Desert Hairy Scorpion | Subfamily | Caraboctonidae | Genus | Hadrurus | Species | arizonensis | Range | Southwestern U.S. |
Habitat | Desert and dunes | Temperament | Skittish, aggressive, and active | Growth size | This species can reach 4"-6" | Handling | It is not recommended, but also it is still possible (CAUTION) | Temperature | 60-90 degrees F. | Humidity | Dry | Enclosure | 5-20 gallon is fine, provide water and a hiding spot. You can add décor but make sure it wont harm your scorpion. | Substrate | You can use 2"-3" of sand and bone dry ECO Earth |
Diet | Crickets, meal worms, wax worms, giant worms, Blaptica dubia or Blatta lateralis roaches. Please do not offer wild caught prey, as it may contain pesticides. | Water | Make sure to offer a water bowl, the size should be half the size of the species. Do not use any sponges, cotton balls or paper towel or water crystals inside of water bowl, just clean water. Small rocks may be added. Cleaning the water bowl once a week or when you feel it is necessary. Crickets or roaches may end up dead in the water, in which case you should clean it right away. | Life span | 15-20 years | Maturity female | 4-5 years | Maturity male | 3-5 years |
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