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Black Fat-Tail Scorpion

Androctonus crassicauda

Androctonus • Buthidae

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Overview

**Black Fat-Tail** — solid black variant of the Androctonus body plan. Identical husbandry to A. australis. Hot keepers only.

Husbandry Requirements

Temperature & Humidity

Temperature

80-95°F

Humidity

20-40%

Enclosure Sizes

Juvenile:6x6x6"

Adult:10x10x8"

Substrate

Type:Sand + clay, dry

Depth:3-4 inches

Feeding Schedule

Juvenile:Twice per week

Adult:Once per week

Prey size: Crickets, roaches

Quick Stats

Type

terrestrial

Adult Size

3-4 inches

Growth Rate

medium

Native Region

Middle East, North Africa

Temperament

defensive

Behavior

Webbing—

BurrowingYes

Water DishRequired

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