Stimpson's Vinegaroon
Typopeltis stimpsonii
Typopeltis • Thelyphonidae
Overview
A robust East Asian vinegaroon with heavy pedipalps. Species-specific husbandry is thin, so this follows standard tropical Typopeltis care: warm (75-85°F), humid (70-80%), with deep moist substrate it can burrow into and a hide — it is strictly nocturnal, flees light, and digs deeply. No venom and no sting; it sprays acetic acid (vinegar) defensively, which is harmless but can irritate eyes. Feed crickets or roaches; it's a modest eater. Long-lived for an arachnid.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
70-85%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: crickets, roaches
Quick Stats
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
up to ~2 in body (plus tail)
Growth Rate
slow
Native Region
East Asia
Temperament
strictly nocturnal; deep burrower; sprays acetic acid
Behavior
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