š¦ Hadogenes troglodytes (Flat Rock Scorpion) š¦ š¦ š¦ CLASSIFICATION: Phylum- Arthropoda Subphylum- Chelicerata Class- Arachnida Order- Scorpiones Family- Hemiscorpiidae Genus- Hadogenes Species- troglodytes š¦ š¦ š¦ DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: Adult size- 5.5 to 7.5 inches Growth Rate- slow speed Lifespan- approx. 20 to 30 years Temperament- semi-aggressive & nervous Venom Level- 1 (1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = significant, 4 = extreme, 5 = deadly) š¦ š¦ š¦ DISTRIBUTION: Geographic Range- South Africa (Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe) Habitat Type- rocky desert/scrubland Habit- terrestrial š¦ š¦ š¦ CARE: Housing- 5.5 to 10 gal terrarium or equivalent sized plastic tub with screen vents for single adult. Substrate- fine desert sand or coconut mulch & sand mix Decor- a couple pieces of cork bark and/or desert rock for hiding spots. Temperature- 80Ā° to 90Ā°F Night Temp.- 70Ā° to 75Ā°F (Desert species experience large variation between day & night temperature ranges) Humidity- 40 to 60%, water dish unnecessary but can be used, 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- intermediate š¦ š¦ š· šø #scorpion #flatrock #flatrockscorpion #desertscorpion #intermediate #arachnid #chelicerata #arachnidae #hemiscorpiidae #scorpionbreeding #classification #study #arachnology #entomology #venom #bugs #cheliceratastudy
