EXPERIENCE ROXY'S PET SHOP CARE SHEETS

Scientific Name: Heterometrus spinifer
Lifespan: Up to 8 years
Adult Size: 10–14 cm (4–5.5 inches)
Temperament: Generally docile but can be defensive — handle with care.

• Enclosure Type: Secure glass or plastic terrarium with a tight-fitting lid.
   
• Minimum Size: 30x30x20 cm for an adult.
   
• Substrate: Deep layer (5–10 cm) of moist coconut fiber or peat moss for burrowing.
   
• Décor: Pieces of bark, cork bark hides, and branches for climbing and hiding.
   

• Temperature: Maintain 24–28°C (75–82°F).
   
• Heating: Use an under-tank heat mat or ceramic heat emitter controlled by a thermostat if needed.
   
• Lighting: No UV lighting required; scorpions are nocturnal and prefer dim environments.
   

• Humidity: Keep high at 75–85%.
   
• Water: Provide a shallow water dish with fresh water. Keep substrate moist but not soggy.
   
• Mist the enclosure regularly to maintain humidity.
   

• Diet: Feed crickets, roaches, mealworms, and other suitable insects.
   
• Feeding Frequency: Every 2–3 days for juveniles, every 4–5 days for adults.
   
• Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours.
   

• Handle only if necessary and with care — use forceps or tongs to avoid getting stung.
   
• Scorpions are nocturnal and prefer to be left undisturbed during the day.
   

• Spot Clean: Remove waste and uneaten food daily.
   
• Full Clean: Every 4–6 weeks; replace substrate and disinfect enclosure.
   

✔️ Secure Glass or Plastic Terrarium with Tight Lid
✔️ Coconut Fiber or Peat Moss Substrate (5–10 cm deep)
✔️ Under-Tank Heat Mat or Ceramic Heat Emitter
✔️ Digital Thermometer & Hygrometer
✔️ Shallow Water Dish
✔️ Hides (Cork Bark, Bark Pieces)
✔️ Branches or Climbing Decor
✔️ Misting Bottle or Automatic Mister
✔️ Live Insects (Crickets, Roaches, Mealworms)
✔️ Reptile-Safe Disinfectant
✔️ Feeding Tongs or Forceps