Leiurus quinquestriatus
Leiurus • Buthidae
**Deathstalker** — small, fast, and one of the most venomous scorpions documented. Husbandry is straightforward but the keeper population is the entire concern: this is for experienced hot keepers only, with sealed containment, a written sting protocol, and a local hospital pre-briefed. Restricted or illegal in many jurisdictions.
Temperature
80-95°F
Humidity
30-50%
Prey size: Crickets, roach nymphs
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
2-3 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
North Africa, Middle East
Temperament
defensive
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