Israeli Scorpion

Israeli Scorpion, also known as Israeli Murder Scorpion or Middle East Scorpion, inhabits the dry desert areas of the Middle East and North Africa. It grows slowly with a body length of about 5-8 centimeters and can be yellow-brown, dark brown or black in color, with a relatively short tail. The Israeli Scorpion has a slender streamlined body shape, but it has a pair of powerful large pincers. This beautiful golden creature is the world's first poisonous scorpion, famous for its ferocious behavior and venomous sting. It is ranked fifth in the "Top Ten Poison Kings in the World".

Chinese name: 以色列金蝎

Scientific name: Leiurusquinquestriatus

Alias: Palestinian scorpion

Family: Buthidae

Distribution area: Geographically distributed in the Middle East and North Africa

Israeli Scorpion: also known as Middle East Scorpion, Palestinian Scorpion, or Israeli Murder Scorpion, is a crawling animal belonging to the order Scorpiones and the family Buthidae. It is native to the Middle East region, including Israel and Palestine, and is commonly found in the dry desert areas of North Africa. It has a relatively small body size, with a length of about 5-8 centimeters. Some components extracted from its venom have shown good therapeutic effects on brain tumors and diabetes.

It has a slender streamlined body shape and a pair of strong large claws. It possesses a very potent mixture of toxins and is highly venomous, earning it the title of "Death Stalker". This beautiful golden-colored creature is the second most venomous scorpion in the world, ranking fifth among the top ten most venomous creatures. It is hardy and easy to keep as a pet scorpion suitable for beginners.

Experienced people who love to keep crawling pets recommend keeping them. The Israeli Scorpion (Israeli Murder Scorpion) is a highly venomous scorpion native to Israel and is famous for its ferocious behavior and potent venom. Its venom is actually a mixture of various neurotoxins. Although the dose of its venom is usually not enough to kill an adult, it is still deadly for children and the elderly.

1. Keep the temperature right: When the temperature is below 15°C, the scorpion enters a dry and dormant state, ceasing or slowing down its growth. When the temperature exceeds 40°C, the scorpion desperately seeks moisture, sometimes even leading to death. Therefore, the optimum temperature for scorpion growth and development is between 25°C and 30°C.

2. Control the humidity: Scorpions prefer dry environments and dislike dampness. The ideal relative humidity is 45% to 50%. The moisture content of the sand should be between 15% and 20%, with the sand neither too dry nor too wet, and people should not feel stuffy in the scorpion habitat. It is particularly important to avoid excessive moisture in the sand, as it can cause scorpions to contract a disease from dust mites, leading to death.

3. Provide sufficient drinking water: Successful scorpion rearing depends on keeping them hydrated. If there is a lack of water supply, scorpions may become too dry and suffer from dehydration, leading to cannibalism and death. Therefore, it is recommended to use a sponge to absorb clean or cold water and place it in the scorpion enclosure daily. Every 3 to 5 days, an antibiotic such as tetracycline or sulfonamide can be added to the scorpion's drinking water. Dissolve one tablet of the antibiotic in about 4 kilograms of cold boiled water, soak the sponge in the solution, and place it in the scorpion enclosure.

Temperature Range: 25-32 degrees Celsius, suitable for desert scorpion species, humidity should not be too high. This species is internationally recognized as the most venomous scorpion, with fast movements and strong aggressiveness, but the small amount of venom makes it unlikely to be lethal. It is recommended to prepare a long iron clamp for safety.

Use spider sand or calcium sand as bedding materials, no need for special watering. This scorpion grows slower than other scorpions but has a longer lifespan. Israeli Scorpion is easy to care for and can be a good choice for beginners. Mealworms, superworms, cherry cockroaches, and pinhead crickets can be used as feed.

Do not overfeed, just give the scorpion enough food. It often eats so much that people think it will burst...