Heterometrus laoticus
Heterometrus • Scorpionidae
**Vietnamese Forest Scorpion** — slightly larger on average than H. spinifer with a more deliberate temperament. Husbandry is identical to other Heterometrus: humid, deep substrate, cork-bark or stacked-slate hides. Communal setups work in generous floor space.
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
70-85%
Prey size: Roaches, crickets
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
4-6 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
Temperament
defensive
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