Flat Rock Scorpion

Hadogenes troglodytes

ScorpionbeginnerVenom: Mild

About

A flat, crevice-dwelling scorpion that relies on its powerful pincers, not venom — sting is mild (very high LD50). Extremely slow-growing and long-lived. Provide stacked flat rocks/bark for tight horizontal crevices, mostly dry sandy substrate, good ventilation, and 50-60% humidity with a small water dish. Cooler range (65-80F). A hardy beginner species despite its size.

Taxonomy

FamilyHormuridae

GenusHadogenes

Native regionSouthern Africa

TypeScansorial

Temperamentdocile but fast

Size & growth

Adult sizeup to 8 inches incl. tail

Growth ratevery slow

Climate

Temperature65–80 °F

Humidity50–60%

Enclosure

Adult size14x10x10 inches with stacked flat rocks / crevices

Substratesandy/rocky, mostly dry; tightly stacked flat rocks/bark for crevice hides

Substrate depth1-2 inches

Water dishRequired

Feeding

Feeding modePredator (live prey)

Prey sizecrickets, roaches

Adult cadence1 prey weekly or less (very slow metabolism)

Times kept: 0