Brazilian Yellow Scorpion

Tityus serrulatus

ScorpionadvancedVenom: Medically significant

Medically significant venom

Responsible for the majority of scorpion-envenomation deaths in Brazil. Children and elderly are particularly vulnerable. Parthenogenetic — escape risk is also a population risk.

About

Brazilian Yellow Scorpion — parthenogenetic AND medically significant — the riskiest combination in the seed for keepers in non-native regions. A single specimen can establish a feral population. Hot keepers only; sealed containment; check the legal status in your jurisdiction (illegal to keep in several US states and most of the EU).

Taxonomy

FamilyButhidae

GenusTityus

Native regionBrazil

TypeTerrestrial

Temperamentdefensive

Size & growth

Adult size2-3 inches

Length50.00–80.00 mm

Growth ratefast

Climate

Temperature75–88 °F

Humidity60–75%

Enclosure

Juvenile size4x4x4"

Adult size8x8x6"

SubstrateCoco fiber, lightly damp

Substrate depth3 inches

Water dishRequired

Feeding

Feeding modePredator (live prey)

Prey sizeCrickets, roach nymphs

Juvenile cadenceTwice per week

Adult cadenceOnce per week

Times kept: 0