Heterometrus petersii
Heterometrus • Scorpionidae
The classic pet 'Asian forest scorpion' and the most common in stores — big, hardy, mild-venomed, and more inclined to a claws-up threat display than a sting. A good beginner scorpion. Keep warm and humid (70-80%) with damp deep substrate to burrow and a water dish; tolerates communal setups with space. Glows under UV like all scorpions.
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
70-80%
Prey size: crickets, roaches
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
slow
Native Region
Southeast Asia
Temperament
defensive display over stinging; docile-ish
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