Centruroides nigrescens (Black Bark Scorpion)
A rare and very interesting bark scorpion species, these are kept semi arid and are a fun aggressive feeding species that grows quickly and has.
Geographical Distribution: Mexico (Mexico states of Oaxaca, Michoacan, and Guerrero)
Size: Medium 3”-4” (7.5cm-10cm)
Habitat: Semi Arid - Solitary Housing when young, Group Housing when mature (Note: cannibalism may still occur, many cases of females cannibalizing males in group housing)
Substrate: Sand/Peat/Coco fiber/ (50/40/10 ratio) with vertical cork bark. Reptisoil with sand works well too. Substrate should stay SLIGHTLY moist.
Temperatures: 77F- 85F (25C-30C)
Water requirements: Spray enclosure once a week or when applicable.
Photos of an adult male
A rare and very interesting bark scorpion species, these are kept semi arid and are a fun aggressive feeding species that grows quickly and has.
Geographical Distribution: Mexico (Mexico states of Oaxaca, Michoacan, and Guerrero)
Size: Medium 3”-4” (7.5cm-10cm)
Habitat: Semi Arid - Solitary Housing when young, Group Housing when mature (Note: cannibalism may still occur, many cases of females cannibalizing males in group housing)
Substrate: Sand/Peat/Coco fiber/ (50/40/10 ratio) with vertical cork bark. Reptisoil with sand works well too. Substrate should stay SLIGHTLY moist.
Temperatures: 77F- 85F (25C-30C)
Water requirements: Spray enclosure once a week or when applicable.
Photos of an adult male
A rare and very interesting bark scorpion species, these are kept semi arid and are a fun aggressive feeding species that grows quickly and has.
Geographical Distribution: Mexico (Mexico states of Oaxaca, Michoacan, and Guerrero)
Size: Medium 3”-4” (7.5cm-10cm)
Habitat: Semi Arid - Solitary Housing when young, Group Housing when mature (Note: cannibalism may still occur, many cases of females cannibalizing males in group housing)
Substrate: Sand/Peat/Coco fiber/ (50/40/10 ratio) with vertical cork bark. Reptisoil with sand works well too. Substrate should stay SLIGHTLY moist.
Temperatures: 77F- 85F (25C-30C)
Water requirements: Spray enclosure once a week or when applicable.
Photos of an adult male