π¦ Leiurus quinquestriatus (Deathstalker Scorpion) π¦ π¦ π¦ CLASSIFICATION: Phylum- Arthropoda Subphylum- Chelicerata Class- Arachnida Order- Scorpiones Family- Buthidae Genus- Leiurus Species- quinquestriatus π¦ π¦ π¦ DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: Adult size- 3.5 to 4.5 inches Growth Rate- medium/fast speed Lifespan- approx. 8 to 10 years Temperament- aggressive & nervous Venom Level- 5 (1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = significant, 4 = extreme, 5 = deadly) π¦ π¦ π¦ DISTRIBUTION: Geographic Range- Northeastern Africa, especially Egypt (west to Algeria & Niger, south to Sudan, & east to Somalia) Habitat Type- desert/scrubland Habit- terrestrial/burrowing π¦ π¦ π¦ CARE: Housing- 2.5 gal terrarium or equivalent sized plastic tub with screen vents for single adult. Substrate- fine desert sand (small amounts of bark or coconut mulch can be mixed in) Decor- a couple pieces of cork bark or desert rock for hiding spots. Temperature- 86Β° to 95Β° F Night Temp.- 68Β° to 77Β° F (Desert species experience large variation between day & night temperature ranges) Humidity- 40 to 50%, water dish unnecessary, scorpions can drink from occasional partial mist droplets. (Desert species get most moisture from prey) Diet- crickets, cockroaches, and most feeder insects. Activity- nocturnal Level of Difficulty- expert π¦ π¦ π· πΈ #scorpion #deathstalker #deathstalkerscorpion #desertscorpion #expert #arachnid #chelicerata #arachnidae #buthidae #scorpionbreeding #classification #study #arachnology #entomology #venom #bugs #cheliceratastudy
