The numbers
Enclosure
40 × 30 × 25 cm
Diet
Crickets, roaches · 1 item every 1-2 weeks (very slow metabolism)
Temperature
26-32°C
Humidity
40-55% with dry surface
Identity
Order / Family
Scorpiones
IUCN / CITES
Not CITES-listed; IUCN not assessed
Difficulty
Intermediate
Commonality
Occasional import; extremely flat body
Adult size
15-20 cm (long tail; longest-bodied scorpion) but very flat/light
Lifespan
20-25+ years
Growth rate
Very slow
Activity & niche
Nocturnal rock-crevice dweller (lithophile)
Temperament
Very docile; almost never stings
Venom / defense
Very LOW venom (harmless-level); docile — handling discouraged but low risk
Price (THB)
700-1,500 (indicative import)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
26-32°C
Humidity
40-55% with dry surface
Min. enclosure
40x30x25 cm with stacked flat rocks/cork
Substrate
3-5 cm soil; emphasis on tight rock crevices
Hides / decor / water
Stacked slate/flat cork slabs (tight gaps), water dish
Diet
Staple food
Crickets, roaches
Feeding frequency
1 item every 1-2 weeks (very slow metabolism)
Supplements
Not required
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Discouraged though very docile — low venom, delicate
Communal
Can be kept in pairs/small groups with many crevices
Defense / stress signs
Wedges deeper into crevice; rarely raises tail
Reproduction
Reproduction
Viviparous; small broods, very slow-growing young on mother's back
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration; long lifespan means slow issues
Red flags / quarantine
SignsQT wild-caught (nearly all WC); check hydration
Good to know
- One of the longest-lived scorpions (25+ yrs) and flattest, for squeezing into rock cracks
Others in this group
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