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Black Fat-Tail Scorpion
Androctonus crassicauda
ScorpionadvancedVenom: Medically significant
Medically significant venom
Highly venomous — comparable to A. australis. Cardiovascular and neurological symptoms documented.
About
Black Fat-Tail — solid black variant of the Androctonus body plan. Identical husbandry to A. australis. Hot keepers only.
Taxonomy
FamilyButhidae
GenusAndroctonus
Native regionMiddle East, North Africa
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: 0