Chaerilus variegatus (Java Black Scorpion)

These are captive born 2i/3i, a unique but TINY scorpion. Incredible fun and rewarding genus to keep and great for beginners. We now have CB juveniles an a few WC surplus sub adults/adults available!

Geographical Distribution: Java

Size: Small 1.5”-2” (3.8cm-5cm)

Habitat: Humid - Solitary Housing when young, Group Housing when mature.

Substrate: Peat/Coco fiber/Vermiculite (75/15/10 ratio) with horizontal cork bark hide, they will burrow. 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)

(Photo credit of Adult and 2i baby pictured)

© Joel Sartore/National Geographic Photo Ark