heterometrus sp. longimanus

• Terrarium: For a single adult specimen, an enclosure of 40x30x30 cm is ideal. They are ground dwellers, so ground surface area is more important than height.
• Substrate: Use a thick layer (10-15 cm) of moist substrate such as coconut fiber or unfertilized potting soil. They like to dig deep burrows.
• Setup: Provide sufficient hiding places such as pieces of cork bark, flat stones, or half a coconut.

• Temperature: During the day between 25°C and 30°C. A heating mat on the side of the terrarium works best.
• Humidity: High, between 70% and 85%. Spray the enclosure regularly with water. The substrate should feel moist, but not waterlogged.
• Water: A shallow water bowl with fresh water is necessary.

• Diet: Crickets, grasshoppers, dubia cockroaches, and occasionally a mealworm.
• Frequency: Young animals (scorplings) 2 times a week; Adult animals only need to eat once a week or every two weeks.

• Character: Generally calm, but they can react defensively with their claws (pedipalps). They use their claws more often than their stinger.

• Handling: Although their venom is similar to a bee sting, it is better to not handle them to avoid stress.

Did you know that this scorpion glows beautifully blue-green under a UV lamp (blacklight)