Centruroides bicolor (Two-toned Bark Scorpion)

A HUGE and impressive bark scorpion species! These are in VERY high demand so grab them now while you can. Now available in a 5 pack starter group! These are WELL started 3i/4i.

Geographical Distribution: Costa Rica and Panama

Size: Larger 4”-5” (10cm-12.5cm)

Habitat: Humid - Solitary Housing when young, Group Housing when mature (Note: cannibalism may still occur, many cases of females cannibalizing males in group housing)

Substrate: Peat/Coco fiber/Vermiculite (75/15/10 ratio) with vertical cork bark. Reptisoil works well too, can provide sphagnum moss to help maintain humidity. Substrate should stay moist (clump together) but not wet (squeeze water out).

Temperatures: 77F- 85F (25C-30C)

Water requirements: Ensure substrate stays moist by spraying the substrate with water as needed (Note, misting substrate is not sufficient, you must make sure the substrate is soaking up the water)

Photos of adults and sub adults.

© Joel Sartore/National Geographic Photo Ark