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SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Indian Giant Scorpion
Gigantometrus swammerdami
Also known asgigantometerus swammerdami
ENVIRONMENT
Core care conditions
Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.
HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW
At a glance
- Taxonomic group
- Arachnida
- Origin
- India / Sri Lanka
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / burrowing
- Adult size (body / total length)
- 15–20 cm
- Temperament
- Defensive / strong pincers
- Experience level
- Intermediate
- Visibility
- Often visible at night
- Burrowing
- Will use deep substrate and hides
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Venom
- Scorpion venom; avoid handling
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.
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