Dune Scorpion

Smeringurus mesaensis

ScorpionbeginnerVenom: Mild

Venom note

Mild — comparable to a bee sting.

About

Dune Scorpion — a true psammophile. Spends most of its life buried in fine sand, surfacing at night to ambush prey. No water dish (humidity from the substrate base is enough); occasional misting of one corner mimics dew. Solitary.

Taxonomy

FamilyVaejovidae

GenusSmeringurus

Native regionSonoran + Mojave dune systems (US, Mexico)

TypePsammophile

Temperamentdefensive

Size & growth

Adult size3-4 inches

Length70.00–100.00 mm

Growth ratemedium

Climate

Temperature75–95 °F

Humidity20–40%

Enclosure

Juvenile size4x4x4"

Adult size8x8x6"

SubstrateFine play sand, kept dry

Substrate depth5-6 inches

Water dishOptional

Feeding

Feeding modePredator (live prey)

Prey sizeSmall crickets, dubia nymphs

Juvenile cadenceTwice per week

Adult cadenceOnce per week

Times kept: 0