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SPECIES CARE GUIDE

Armoured Scorpion

Caraboctonus keyserlingi

Armoured Scorpion

ENVIRONMENT

Core care conditions

Temperature24–28°CRecommended range
Humidity45–60%Recommended range

Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.

HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW

At a glance

Origin
Chile / South America
Lifestyle
Terrestrial / burrowing
Adult size
1–3 cm
Temperament
Defensive / fast
Experience level
Intermediate
Visibility
Mostly hidden; nocturnal
Burrowing
May burrow under cork/substrate
Growth rate
Moderate
Venom
Medically significant potential

CARE NOTES

Keeping considerations

Supplemental ArachniDex care entry created from Spider Shop livestock categories and general husbandry requirements for this group. Confirm species-specific care before purchase, especially for venomous scorpions and centipedes.

SOURCES & FURTHER READING

Check the references

Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.