Desert Hairy Scorpion Care Sheet
Invertebrate
4 - 6 inches long
7 - 10 years for males, 20+ years for females
Insectivore
Diet & Nutrition
Scorpions eat a variety of live insects including crickets, mealworms, superworms, waxworms, hornworms, and dubia roaches.
Feeding Schedule
Housing & Habitat
Being from a desert environment humidity of 55% is recommended.
Provide a cluttered habitat with plenty of hiding places, leaf litter, rocks, and cork bark.
Enclosure Size
Most adult specimens will require a 10-gallon tank or larger. Small and immature specimens can be kept in smaller enclosures such as Zilla's Micro
Substrate
Sand is the preferred substrate for Desert Hairy Scorpions. Some keepers recommend using a 50/50 blend of sand and coconut fiber. Scorpions can burrow, as a result, make sure substrate depth is at least 4 - 6 inches.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
Temperatures between 75-80°F are perfect for your Scorpion.
Temperatures below 65°F can be problematic and should be corrected using low wattage lighting or heating pads.
Lighting
Scorpions do best when provided with a natural 12-hour photoperiod.
Fluorescent or LED lighting are excellent options to light the terrarium during the day and for plant growth. Red bulbs or LED blacklight bulbs are great options for nighttime viewing.
Molting - Feeding should be put off for at least a week after a molt as the mandibles and exoskeleton will still be soft and damageable by prey.
All scorpion species are capable of pinching and delivering a potent sting. It is
NOT recommended to handle these species. Use forceps or tongs for general cage maintenance.
Humidity & Watering
Watering
A shallow water dish may be provided. Make sure the water dish is not too large so that the scorpion can drown. A water dish too large may also increase humidity to dangerous levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Desert Hairy Scorpions eat?
Scorpions eat a variety of live insects including crickets, mealworms, superworms, waxworms, hornworms, and dubia roaches.
What size enclosure does a Desert Hairy Scorpion need?
Being from a desert environment humidity of 55% is recommended. Provide a cluttered habitat with plenty of hiding places, leaf litter, rocks, and cork bark. Most adult specimens will require a 10-gallon tank or larger. Small and immature specimens can be kept in smaller enclosures such as Zilla's Micro Habitats. Tank size will vary depending on the size of the Scorpion as well as number of specimens in the enclosure. Desert Hairy Scorpions are not considered communal, and caution should be ta...
What temperature and lighting does a Desert Hairy Scorpion need?
Temperatures between 75-80°F are perfect for your Scorpion. Temperatures below 65°F can be problematic and should be corrected using low wattage lighting or heating pads. Scorpions do best when provided with a natural 12-hour photoperiod. Fluorescent or LED lighting are excellent options to light the terrarium during the day and for plant growth. Red bulbs or LED blacklight bulbs are great options for nighttime viewing. Molting - Feeding should be put off for at least a week after a molt as t...