{"id":482,"date":"2026-04-29T17:44:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/?post_type=product&#038;p=482"},"modified":"2026-05-10T19:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T19:45:12","slug":"heterometrus-sp-longimanus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/product\/heterometrus-sp-longimanus\/","title":{"rendered":"heterometrus sp. longimanus"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"translation-block\">\u26a0\ufe0f\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This animal is located at an external location outside Belgium.<\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\">  the<\/span><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"> Heterometrus longimanus<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>Asian Forest Scorpion<\/strong>). This species is very popular because they grow impressively large, yet are less venomous than many other species.<\/div>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">housing<\/strong><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"04b76c19-066d-430c-82a5-ecf54ee5a112\" aria-label=\"Gerelateerde links bekijken\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=Acie7d_n\/C5gNJc;aria-label=Acie7d_n\/bOjMyf;class=Acie7d_n\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjjw9T-zZOUAxXtVfEDHbEfED8Qye0OegYIAQgCEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Terrarium:<\/strong>\u00a0For a single adult specimen, an enclosure of\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">40x30x30 cm<\/strong>\u00a0is ideal. They are ground dwellers, so ground surface area is more important than height.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAB\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Substrate:<\/strong>\u00a0Use a thick layer (10-15 cm) of moist substrate such as\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">coconut fiber or unfertilized potting soil<\/strong>. They like to dig deep burrows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Setup:<\/strong>\u00a0Provide sufficient hiding places such as pieces of cork bark, flat stones, or half a coconut.<\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"30036485-4feb-481f-97f0-204f9bd86c7c\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=Acie7d_12\/C5gNJc;aria-label=Acie7d_12\/bOjMyf;class=Acie7d_12\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjjw9T-zZOUAxXtVfEDHbEfED8Qye0OegYIAQgDEAM\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAD\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">climate<\/strong><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"1d9fa68e-c823-4743-9c3e-5d3751bbe737\" aria-label=\"Gerelateerde links bekijken\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=Acie7d_18\/C5gNJc;aria-label=Acie7d_18\/bOjMyf;class=Acie7d_18\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjjw9T-zZOUAxXtVfEDHbEfED8Qye0OegYIAQgEEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Temperature:<\/strong>\u00a0During the day between\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">25\u00b0C and 30\u00b0C<\/strong>. A heating mat on the side of the terrarium works best.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Humidity:<\/strong>\u00a0High, between\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">70% and 85%<\/strong>. Spray the enclosure regularly with water. The substrate should feel moist, but not waterlogged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Water:<\/strong>\u00a0A shallow water bowl with fresh water is necessary.<\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"f92778df-b91e-4f9f-aeea-4731358f6815\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=Acie7d_1n\/C5gNJc;aria-label=Acie7d_1n\/bOjMyf;class=Acie7d_1n\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjjw9T-zZOUAxXtVfEDHbEfED8Qye0OegYIAQgFEAM\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAD\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">food<\/strong><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"0b202c8a-9bdd-4d66-b6ba-1c244c9a1cc0\" aria-label=\"Gerelateerde links bekijken\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=Acie7d_1t\/C5gNJc;aria-label=Acie7d_1t\/bOjMyf;class=Acie7d_1t\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjjw9T-zZOUAxXtVfEDHbEfED8Qye0OegYIAQgGEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Diet:<\/strong>\u00a0Crickets, grasshoppers, dubia cockroaches, and occasionally a mealworm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Frequency:<\/strong>\u00a0Young animals (scorplings) 2 times a week; Adult animals only need to eat once a week or every two weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">behavior &amp; handling<\/strong><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"98a9350b-994a-4ad5-965f-8500b29d694a\" aria-label=\"Gerelateerde links bekijken\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=Acie7d_2a\/C5gNJc;aria-label=Acie7d_2a\/bOjMyf;class=Acie7d_2a\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjjw9T-zZOUAxXtVfEDHbEfED8Qye0OegYIAQgIEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe translation-block\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Character:<\/strong>\u00a0Generally calm, but they can react defensively with their claws (pedipalps). They use their claws more often than their stinger.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Handling:<\/strong>\u00a0Although their venom is similar to a bee sting, it is better to <strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">not handle them<\/strong> to avoid stress. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Did you know that this scorpion glows beautifully blue-green under a UV lamp (blacklight)<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":484,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[64],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-482","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-vogelspinnen","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"purchasable","12":"product-type-simple"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"tiered_pricing_type":"fixed","tiered_pricing_fixed_rules":[],"tiered_pricing_product_settings":{"layout":"default","base_unit_name":{"singular":null,"plural":null},"default_variation":null},"tiered_pricing_minimum_quantity":null,"tiered_pricing_roles_data":[],"tiered_pricing_percentage_rules":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/482","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/484"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=482"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=482"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricbeetles.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}