Scorpions that are not too big and can be kept at room temperature?

[Harmonicon]

Hello! I have a desert hairy scorpion right now and I am thinking of getting another species. I would prefer it to be on the smaller side (living in a terrarium at or under 5 gallons for its lifetime) and having it be able to thrive at room temperature (mid 70s). Are there any recommendations? Thank you

 

[BobBarley]

Hello! I have a desert hairy scorpion right now and I am thinking of getting another species. I would prefer it to be on the smaller side (living in a terrarium at or under 5 gallons for its lifetime) and having it be able to thrive at room temperature (mid 70s). Are there any recommendations? Thank you

Pretty much all of our native scorpion species fit in that category.

 

[Harmonicon]

Pretty much all of our native scorpion species fit in that category.

Do you have any specific species that are good for beginners? Preferably with no medically dangerous venom XD.

 

[Gaultier7]

The vaejovid scorpions are pretty easy to care for and are happy in smaller enclosures. I personally keep both V. Spinigerus and V. Confusus. Both species would be completely fine in a 2.5 gallon when fully grown.

 

[BobBarley]

Do you have any specific species that are good for beginners? Preferably with no medically dangerous venom XD.

All Vaejovids fit that criteria. I love Uroctonus sp., but that's just me. Stay away from Buthids.

 

[Harmonicon]

The vaejovid scorpions are pretty easy to care for and are happy in smaller enclosures. I personally keep both V. Spinigerus and V. Confusus. Both species would be completely fine in a 2.5 gallon when fully grown.

Thanks! can you post a few photos of their setups?

 

[Harmonicon]

All Vaejovids fit that criteria. I love Uroctonus sp., but that's just me. Stay away from Buthids.

Thank you!

 

[Gaultier7]

This is the 5 gallon that I currently house my V. Spinigerus in

 

[Dr SkyTower]

centruroides (bark scorpions) but the natives in USA are more venomous. I'm sure though they do okay at room termperatures in fairly small enclosures (they just need bark to climb on/hide in) as they are arboreal rather than ground dwelling.

 

[Harmonicon]

centruroides (bark scorpions) but the natives in USA are more venomous. I'm sure though they do okay at room termperatures in fairly small enclosures (they just need bark to climb on/hide in) as they are arboreal rather than ground dwelling.

Is their venom dangerous or is it just pain that doesn't need any serious treatment?

 

[FrankiePinchinatti]

Is their venom dangerous or is it just pain that doesn't need any serious treatment?

Well there is some gray area there, guess it depends on what you consider dangerous. If it kills 1 out of 1,000 stings? 1 out of 10,000? Any recorded deaths at all?

The Arizona version (centruroides sculpturatus) is the most dangerous scorpion in the US, with some fatalities recorded, although they are primarily from children, elderly and people with compromised immune systems.

Other centruroides species in the US are considerably less dangerous, and although they are still considered medically significant you would almost certainly just have pain that needs no medical treatment.

The exception would be if you are allergic, but then even scorpions with the weakest venom would be a problem for you.

 

[Ferrachi]

Is their venom dangerous or is it just pain that doesn't need any serious treatment?

Pretty

Is their venom dangerous or is it just pain that doesn't need any serious treatment?

They are also rated top 6 most dangerous scorpions in the world...

 

[Harmonicon]

Pretty

They are also rated top 6 most dangerous scorpions in the world...

uh oh

 

[darkness975]

Pretty

They are also rated top 6 most dangerous scorpions in the world...

Source?

 

[Ferrachi]

Source?

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[darkness975]

Six of the Most Dangerous and Unique Scorpions in the World

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owlcation.com

The World's Most Dangerous Scorpions | Planet Deadly

Along with spiders there are few creatures that of such small size can illicit such a degree of fear. It is probably no coincidence that they are both members of the arachnid class although the scorpions are a far older branch, going back over 400 million years. Indeed some of these prehistoric...

www.planetdeadly.com

Fatal Stingers: The 6 Deadliest Scorpions in the World

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Never heard of them. And the middle one shows a picture of a Hadrurus spp. being labelled as a Centruroides spp.

 

[Gaultier7]

Never heard of them. And the middle one shows a picture of a Hadrurus spp. being labelled as a Centruroides spp.

While the sources aren't great, it is still worth noting that certain Centruroides species still do kill plenty of people (although much of that is in developing countries the venom is certainly serious).

 

[Ferrachi]

Never heard of them. And the middle one shows a picture of a Hadrurus spp. being labelled as a Centruroides spp.

I didn't write the articles so maybe let the writers (sources) know they're wrong or you've never heard of them...

 

[darkness975]

While the sources aren't great, it is still worth noting that certain Centruroides species still do kill plenty of people (although much of that is in developing countries the venom is certainly serious).

Not doubting that their venom can be significant. But I am not sure it is in the top 6 from a toxicity standpoint.
From an exposure to humans standpoint, however, they are definitely a serious contender due to their proximity to human developments (or more accurately, due to human development upon what was once their habitat).

 

[Dr SkyTower]

How interesting! "Deathstalker scorpions look like toys because of their elastic-like (plastic?) appearance. So please make sure not to pick it up thinking it's a toy!"
And then proceeds to shows a video of someone handling a Deathstalker scorpion...