Smeringurus mesaensis
Smeringurus • Vaejovidae
**Dune Scorpion** — a true psammophile. Spends most of its life buried in fine sand, surfacing at night to ambush prey. No water dish (humidity from the substrate base is enough); occasional misting of one corner mimics dew. Solitary.
Temperature
75-95°F
Humidity
20-40%
Prey size: Small crickets, dubia nymphs
Type
psammophile
Adult Size
3-4 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Sonoran + Mojave dune systems (US, Mexico)
Temperament
defensive
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