Diplocentrus melici
Diplocentrus • Diplocentridae
**Yucatán Burrowing Scorpion** — less common in the hobby. Limestone-cave biome means a packable, humid substrate held deep. Captive-care literature is thin; cross-reference with Diplocentrus genus generalities.
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
60-75%
Prey size: Crickets, roach nymphs
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
3-4 inches
Growth Rate
slow
Native Region
Mexico (Yucatán peninsula)
Temperament
defensive
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