Centruroides guanensis South (Cuban Bark Scorpion)

A beautiful bark scorpion species with nice contrasting golden and red pattern

Geographical Distribution: South Florida, Cuba, and Bahamas

Size: Larger 3”-4” (7.5cm-10cm)

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 Credit: Mark Stockmann