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Florida Bark Scorpion

Centruroides gracilis

CentruroidesButhidae

intermediate

Overview

**Florida Bark Scorpion** — North America's only scansorial (bark-dwelling) scorpion. Needs vertical orientation: cork bark slabs leaned against the back wall, with moderate humidity. Tolerates communal setups in adequate space — they naturally cluster behind bark in the wild.

Husbandry Requirements

Temperature & Humidity

Temperature

75-85°F

Humidity

60-75%

Enclosure Sizes

Juvenile:6x6x8" tall
Adult:10x10x14" tall

Substrate

Type:Coco fiber + cork-bark verticals (arboreal)
Depth:2-3 inches

Feeding Schedule

Juvenile:Twice per week
Adult:Once per week

Prey size: Crickets, small roaches

Quick Stats

Type

scansorial

Adult Size

3-5 inches

Growth Rate

medium

Native Region

Florida, Caribbean, Central America

Temperament

defensive

Behavior

Webbing
BurrowingNo
Water DishRequired

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