Sahara Yellow Fat-Tail

Androctonus australis

ScorpionadvancedVenom: Medically significant

Medically significant venom

One of the most venomous scorpions in the world. Sting causes severe pain, cardiovascular and neurological symptoms. Antivenom available in North Africa; less accessible elsewhere. KEEPER POPULATION RESTRICTIONS APPLY in many jurisdictions.

About

Sahara Yellow Fat-Tail — fast, defensive, extremely venomous. The thick tail and small chela are the diagnostic Androctonus shape: this is a scorpion built around the sting, not the pinch. Solitary. Hot keepers only — research the legal status in your jurisdiction and have a sting protocol BEFORE acquiring.

Taxonomy

FamilyButhidae

GenusAndroctonus

Native regionNorth Africa (Sahara — Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt)

TypeTerrestrial

Temperamentdefensive

Size & growth

Adult size3-4 inches

Length80.00–110.00 mm

Growth ratemedium

Climate

Temperature80–95 °F

Humidity20–40%

Enclosure

Juvenile size6x6x6"

Adult size10x10x8"

SubstrateSand + clay, dry

Substrate depth3-4 inches

Water dishRequired

Feeding

Feeding modePredator (live prey)

Prey sizeCrickets, roaches

Juvenile cadenceTwice per week

Adult cadenceOnce per week

Times kept: 1