The Zebra Flat Rock Scorpion (Latin name: Hadogenes paucidens) is native to the dry grasslands and rocky areas of Tanzania in Africa. It reaches a length of 13-20 centimeters as an adult. It has a mild (swelling) venom and grows very slowly. It thrives in suitable temperature of 25-30℃ and humidity of 40%-60%.
Chinese name: 斑马扁石蝎
Latin name: Hadogenessp
Geographical distribution: Africa, Tanzania
Reproductive mode: Oviparous.
Zebra Flat Rock Scorpion: also known as a scorpion, a member of the Scorpionidae family, and the Hadogenes genus. Native to Tanzania in Africa, it is found in hot and dry grasslands and rocky desert areas, often hiding in crevices. In the wild, it is even brave enough to actively attack small rodents, such as gerbils.
Belonging to the large rock scorpion group, it has a weak venom that causes red swelling when stung. This makes it suitable for keeping as a pet reptile. It has a relatively large body size, and the venom in its sting is used to paralyze prey, weakening their struggles, rather than killing them. It mainly relies on the strength of its pincers to subdue its prey.
Experienced people who love climbing pets suggest keeping them. They have a relatively gentle temperament and appear calm on the surface, but they react quickly and are easily nervous, slightly neurotic. They belong to the large rock scorpions and have weak venom. Being stung will cause redness and swelling, making them suitable as pet reptiles.
Black belly disease: The main symptoms are black abdomen, abnormal feces, inactivity, and loss of appetite in scorpions. This disease usually occurs in winter or early spring, mainly due to low external temperature and high humidity, which leads to excessive moisture in the body of the scorpion. Properly increasing the temperature of the scorpion's nest and reducing humidity can prevent the occurrence of this disease.
Body decay disease: The main symptoms are swollen and black abdomen, loss of appetite, inactivity, and eventually whole body decay, resulting in a large number of deaths. This disease is mainly caused by spoiled feed or unclean water. It can be treated with antibacterial drugs such as loperamide and a small amount of yeast tablets. It is especially important to maintain environmental and dietary hygiene to prevent the occurrence of this disease.
Scorpion lice disease: The main symptom is that the scorpion is extremely restless, and there are yellow granular mites lurking in the thorax and abdomen, which gradually torment the scorpion to death. This disease is mainly caused by excessive humidity in the dry scorpion nest. To prevent this disease, 1% bleach solution and 3.5% potassium permanganate solution can be used to spray disinfection in the scorpion nest, or 4.5% formalin solution can be used for disinfection.
Dryness disease: The main symptoms are yellow tail, flat anterior abdomen, and lack of glossiness in the whole body of the scorpion. This disease is mainly caused by long-term water shortage in scorpions. As long as water supply is paid attention to and the humidity of the scorpion's nest is moderate, the occurrence of this disease can be avoided.
It grows very slowly. The optimal temperature is 25-30°C, with a humidity level of 40-60%. The feeding space should not be too small, and the substrates can be reptile sand or freshwater sand, to mimic its natural habitat. It is recommended to use small stones and add driftwood for better effect. Insert about 1/3 of the driftwood into the sand, leaving the part with more holes exposed for hiding. Despite their native dry environment, they still need a water dish to regulate the humidity inside the enclosure. In captivity, they can be fed with crickets and mice.
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