Tricolor Burrowing Scorpion

Opistophthalmus glabrifrons

ScorpionintermediateVenom: Mild

Venom note

Mild — relies on its chela and burrow.

About

Tricolor Burrowing Scorpion — substantial scorpionid that builds elaborate spiral burrows. Needs DEEP, packable substrate; if it can't burrow it stresses. Beautiful display animal but rarely visible — the burrow is the point.

Taxonomy

FamilyScorpionidae

GenusOpistophthalmus

Native regionSouthern Africa

TypeFossorial

Temperamentdefensive

Size & growth

Adult size4-5 inches

Length100.00–130.00 mm

Growth rateslow

Climate

Temperature75–88 °F

Humidity40–60%

Enclosure

Juvenile size6x6x8" tall

Adult size12x12x12"

SubstrateClay + sand, packable, mostly dry with damp lower layer

Substrate depth6-8 inches

Water dishRequired

Feeding

Feeding modePredator (live prey)

Prey sizeRoaches, crickets

Juvenile cadenceTwice per week

Adult cadenceOnce every 1-2 weeks

Times kept: 0