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Israeli Black Scorpion
Hottentotta judaicus
ScorpionintermediateVenom: Moderate
Venom note
Painful sting with local swelling and possible systemic effects.
About
Israeli Black Scorpion — large for the genus, with the characteristic black-and-yellow Hottentotta build. Drier biome than H. hottentotta. Solitary.
Taxonomy
FamilyButhidae
GenusHottentotta
Native regionMiddle East (Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria)
TypeTerrestrial
Temperamentdefensive
Size & growth
Adult size3-4 inches
Length70.00–100.00 mm
Growth ratemedium
Climate
Temperature75–90 °F
Humidity40–60%
Enclosure
Juvenile size4x4x4"
Adult size8x8x8"
SubstrateCoco fiber + sand mix, mostly dry
Substrate depth3 inches
Water dishRequired
Feeding
Feeding modePredator (live prey)
Prey sizeCrickets, roaches
Juvenile cadenceTwice per week
Adult cadenceOnce per week
Times kept: 0