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Brazilian Yellow Tityus
Tityus stigmurus
ScorpionadvancedVenom: Medically significant
Medically significant venom
Medically significant, similar profile to T. serrulatus. Parthenogenetic.
About
Brazilian Yellow Tityus — close relative of T. serrulatus with the same parthenogenetic + medically-significant risk profile. Same containment posture required.
Taxonomy
FamilyButhidae
GenusTityus
Native regionNortheastern Brazil
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: 1