Marbled Scorpion Care Sheet

This care sheet can cover the needs of other species.

Marbled scorpion care sheet.

The information on this care sheet is not a substitute for veterinary care. How to look after your pet scorpion caring for your pet scorpions scorpions are the most ancient lineage of terrestrial higher animals metazoans known with fossils dating back to the silurian era 400 millions of years ago. Provide your scorpion with a ten gallon aquarium or terrarium. The venom of an asian forest scorpion s sting is mild.

Live or freshly dead insects once or twice weekly. Lastly it is important that your scorpion should be able to burrow or at least conceal itself under a hide if it is to behave naturally. Developed with and approved by a qualified veterinarian. You should provide your scorpion s habitat with a shallow water dish as well as a hiding area.

If you need additional information refer to the sources on the back of this care sheet or contact your veterinarian as appropriate. Care guide marbled scorpion lychas variatus food. Peat moss potting soil or eco earth should be used and be 3 4 inches deep. The desired temperature is a gentle 25 c with temperatures not exceeding 30 c.

Insects about to the body size of the scorpion are recommended. Water should be available to drink at all times to prevent dehydration. Scorpions are ectothermic cold blooded so they require heat from an external source such as a heat mat hot rock or heat lamp. Remove any uneaten food or.

Humidity is also required so that scorpions don t dry out. This is needed 24 hours a day all year round. A small slender species that is found under tree bark or on the ground under rocks and in leaf litter and sometimes in houses across southern australia.