Tanzania Yellow Crocodile Scorpion

As one of the earlier circulating species of Yellow Crocodile Scorpions, Tanzania Yellow Crocodile Scorpion has been loved by many players for its huge tail and greedy predatory desire. It has always been a classic variety in the market, but due to the sm

Chinese name: 坦桑尼亚黄鳄背蝎

Latin name: Hottentottatrilineatus

Alias: None

Binomial nomenclature: Hottentottatrilineatus

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Subphylum: Chelicerata

Class: Arachnida

Order: Scorpiones

Family: Buthidae

Genus: Hottentotta

Species: Tanzania Yellow Crocodile Scorpion

Distribution area: Desert fringe areas of Tanzania

Abdomen length: about 5cm

Required temperature: 28~38 degrees, above 15 degrees at night

Required substrate: sand mixed with dry coconut soil

Tanzania Yellow Crocodile Scorpion: also known as Scorpion, Buthidae, Crocodile Scorpion, is a reptile native to Tanzania, Africa. When disturbed, its actions are faster and more aggressive than usual, and it has strong toxicity and a strong predatory desire, daring to attack prey larger than itself.

Recommended for pet lovers, the Tanzania Yellow Crocodile Scorpion has been loved by many players for its huge tail and greedy predatory desire, making it a classic pet scorpion variety.

Black Belly Disease: The main symptoms are the blackening of the scorpion's abdomen, abnormal feces, inactivity, and loss of appetite. This disease generally occurs in winter or early spring, mainly due to low external temperatures and high humidity, which leads to excessive moisture in the scorpion's body. Raising the temperature of the nest and reducing humidity can prevent the occurrence of this disease.

Decay Disease: The main symptoms are bloating and blackening of the scorpion's abdomen, loss of appetite, inactivity, and subsequent whole-body decay, resulting in mass mortality. This disease is mainly caused by spoiled feed or unclean drinking water and 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 in order to prevent the occurrence of this disease.

Scorpion Lice Disease: The main symptom is extreme restlessness in the scorpion, with yellow grain-like mites lurking in the chest and abdomen, gradually tormenting the scorpion to death. This disease is mainly caused by excessive humidity in the dry scorpion nest. To prevent this disease, a 1% bleach solution and a 3.5% potassium permanganate solution can be sprayed on the scorpion nest for disinfection, or a 4.5% formalin solution can be used for disinfection.

Drying Disease: The main symptoms are yellowing of the scorpion's tail, flattening of the front abdomen, and lack of luster in the whole body. This disease is mainly caused by the scorpion's long-term lack of water. By paying attention to water supply and maintaining moderate humidity in the scorpion nest, the occurrence of this disease can be avoided.

1. Keep the temperature appropriate: When the temperature is below 15℃, the scorpion is in a dry and hibernating state, and its growth stops or slows down. When the temperature is above 40℃, the scorpion desperately seeks moisture, sometimes leading to death. Therefore, the optimal temperature for the growth and development of scorpions should be maintained between 25℃ and 30℃.

2. Control the humidity properly: Scorpions prefer dry environments and are afraid of humidity. The ideal relative humidity should be maintained at 45% to 50%. The moisture content of sand should be between 15% and 20%, so that the sand is neither too dry nor too wet, and people do not feel stuffy in the scorpion habitat. It is important to note that the sand should not be too wet, otherwise the scorpions may be infected with the powdery mite disease, leading to death.

3. Provide sufficient drinking water: The success of scorpion keeping depends on providing enough drinking water. If there is a lack of water supply, the scorpions will become overly dry and it can lead to mutual cannibalism and death. Therefore, every day, a sponge soaked in clean water or cold water can be placed in the scorpion tank. Every 3 to 5 days, a type of antibiotic drug (such as tetracycline or sulfonamides) can be added to the drinking water of the scorpions. Dissolve one tablet of the drug in about 4 kilograms of cold boiled water, mix well, suck it onto the sponge, and place it in the scorpion tank.