Sell Scorpions Heterometrus spinifer

Heterometrus spinifer - effective and large Scorpion.

The range of its habitat is in the tropical rainforests of Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. As asylum Scorpions inhabit the void under stones, tree roots, bark, or dig small burrows in which they spend most of the time, and only at dusk overlook the hunt.

The primary color is shiny black with blue-green tint. Long legs long and strong with large claws. Tail segments except the last greatly shortened. Sizes adults reach 12-15 see

The life expectancy of approximately 12 years.

Personality traits are calm, but can sometimes be aggressive. For defense Scorpions often use their massive claws, rarely allowed in the course of the sting. Recommended for experienced collectors.

The spacious terrarium and when a sufficient number of shelters these Scorpions you can include groups, but some individuals may show aggression (especially often conflicts arise between males).

For the contents of one adult required horizontal terrarium, approximately him.

At the bottom should fill at least 5 cm of the substrate. As it can to use peat, vermiculite or coconut substrate. When sufficient substrate Scorpions can dig burrows.

You need to put the cover(bark, decorative the cave, flat stones and etc).

For lighting and ample natural light, but you can use red the lamp or the lamp light of the moon. You should avoid getting in the cage the sun's rays.

Drinker with constantly clean and fresh water must always be in the cage.

Temperature shall be maintained at the level of 24-28 °C and humidity within 80-90%. At night the temperature is preferably reduced. The substrate must spray about once every 1-2 days, but not too wet, because as a result in the terrarium can get dangerous for Scorpio fungi and bacteria.

The main food Scorpions - small insects. Young can be fed 3-4 times a week, adults - 1-2 times a week.

Sexual maturity is reached in 2-3 years.

Mating takes place as well as all Scorpions. About a year after mating, the light appears from 15 to 35 nymphs. Immediately after birth, they climb on the back of the female where they spend the first days of his life.