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Moroccan Fat-Tail
Androctonus mauritanicus
ScorpionadvancedVenom: Medically significant
Medically significant venom
Highly venomous — Androctonus tier.
About
Moroccan Fat-Tail — sister species to A. australis with almost identical husbandry. Hot keepers only.
Taxonomy
FamilyButhidae
GenusAndroctonus
Native regionMorocco, western North Africa
TypeTerrestrial
Temperamentdefensive
Size & growth
Adult size3-4 inches
Body length3.15–4.33 in
Growth ratemedium
Life stagesNumbered instars
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: 0