Heteroctenus princeps (Black and Gold Scorpion)

from $88.00

A very RARE! These do well in groups and are a must have for scorpion keepers!

Geographical Distribution: Cuba

Size: Medium-Larger 2”-3” (5cm-7.5cm)

Habitat: Semi-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) in one corner but a portion should remain dry.

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 of a mature male

Size:

A very RARE! These do well in groups and are a must have for scorpion keepers!

Geographical Distribution: Cuba

Size: Medium-Larger 2”-3” (5cm-7.5cm)

Habitat: Semi-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) in one corner but a portion should remain dry.

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 of a mature male