Arachnids
Scorpions
Current named guides: Vietnamese forest scorpion, Desert hairy scorpion, Emperor scorpion. Read the exact species scope in each guide. Other members of this group are not automatically covered.
3 care guides in this collection
ArachnidsVietnamese forest scorpion
Heterometrus silenus
Check the forest-scorpion identity, then provide deep damp soil, a protected retreat and drinking water with secure access and modest insect meals.
Researched care guide · Some experience
Lifespan uncertain; plan for years of care
ArachnidsDesert hairy scorpion
Hadrurus arizonensis
Provide cohesive digging depth beneath a ventilated dry surface, a cooler refuge and clean drinking water for this desert burrower.
Researched care guide · Some experience
Potentially 15–20 years of care
ArachnidsEmperor scorpion
Pandinus imperator
Maintain moist cohesive burrowing soil, shallow drinking water and measured warmth for one West African forest scorpion, with separate juvenile molt care.
Researched care guide · Some experience
Plan for 5–8 years or longer; adult age matters
Check the guide before planning a setup.
Open the matching care article to check its scope, follow its sources and start the animal’s setup checklist. Each article identifies any care decisions that still need individual assessment.