Argentine Black Scorpion

A hardy dark scorpion of the South American pampas that shelters under stones and bark, tolerating cooler, temperate conditions (upper-60s to low-80s°F) better than most hobby scorpions. Give it a couple of inches of lightly moist soil/sand, flat hides to tuck beneath, and a water dish. Calm and reluctant to sting — though it is the most frequent cause of scorpion stings in southern Brazil simply by being common, a sting is painful but not dangerous. An easygoing beginner, kept hands-off.