The numbers
Enclosure
15 × 15 × 15 cm
Diet
Small crickets, flightless flies, roach nymphs · 1-2 small items weekly
Temperature
25-30°C
Humidity
75-90%
Identity
Order / Family
Scorpiones
IUCN / CITES
Not CITES-listed; IUCN not assessed
Difficulty
Beginner–Intermediate
Commonality
Common Thai native; niche in trade
Adult size
3-4 cm; flat, dark brown
Lifespan
3-5 years
Growth rate
Medium
Activity & niche
Nocturnal, lives flat under bark/logs in humid forest
Temperament
Very shy, non-aggressive
Venom / defense
Very LOW venom (harmless-level); shy — handling low-risk but delicate
Price (THB)
100-250 (Thai; often wild-caught) or unlisted
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
25-30°C
Humidity
75-90%
Min. enclosure
15x15x15 cm for one adult
Substrate
5-8 cm moist coco with bark & leaf litter
Hides / decor / water
Flat bark hides, leaf litter, moss, water film
Diet
Staple food
Small crickets, flightless flies, roach nymphs
Feeding frequency
1-2 small items weekly
Supplements
Not required
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Low-risk but discouraged; tiny and delicate
Communal
Tolerates communal living; parthenogenetic colonies possible
Defense / stress signs
Freezes flat, flees under bark
Reproduction
Reproduction
Viviparous AND parthenogenetic — lone females can produce young on the back
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration; otherwise very hardy
Red flags / quarantine
SignsQT wild-caught; keep humid
Good to know
- Reproduces by parthenogenesis — a single female can start a colony without a mate
Others in this group
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