Red Claw Scorpion

Red Claw Scorpion (Latin name: Pandinus cavimanus) is native to tropical rainforests in West Africa.

It is commonly known as the Tanzanian Red-claw and is a highly aggressive and vicious medium-sized rainforest species.

Adults measure 12 to 16 centimeters. Weak toxicity (redness). Suitable temperature is 25 to 30°C, and suitable humidity is 80% to 90%.

It likes to eat crickets, spiders, caterpillars, as well as beetle larvae hiding in decaying wood. It also eats the corpses of larger insects.

Chinese name: 红爪蝎

English name: Red Claw Emperor Scorpion

Latin name: Pandinus cavimanus

Geographical distribution: West Africa

Reproductive method: Ovoviviparous.

The Red Claw Scorpion, also known as the Tanzanian Red-claw (Latin name: Pandinus cavimanus), is a highly aggressive and vicious medium-sized rainforest species. It is native to tropical rainforests in West Africa. Adults measure 12 to 16 centimeters.

Lovers of climbing pets, experienced people recommend keeping them, tropical rainforest. Fierce temperament (extremely aggressive for solitary individuals). Weak toxicity (redness).

Black belly disease: The main symptoms are the blackening of the scorpion's abdomen, abnormal feces, inactivity, and lack of appetite. This disease usually occurs in winter or early spring, mainly due to low external temperatures and high humidity, leading to excessive moisture in the scorpion's body. Increasing the temperature of the scorpion's nest and reducing humidity can prevent the occurrence of this disease.

Putrefaction disease: The main symptoms are the swelling and blackening of the scorpion's abdomen, lack of appetite, and inactivity, followed by general body decay and a large number of deaths. 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. Pay special attention to environmental and dietary hygiene to prevent the occurrence of this disease.

Scorpion lice disease: The main symptoms are extreme restlessness in scorpions and the presence of mites in the chest and abdomen, which gradually torment the scorpions to death. This disease is mainly caused by excessive humidity in dry scorpion nests. To prevent this disease, spray the scorpion nest with a 1% bleach solution and a 3.5% potassium permanganate solution for disinfection, or use a 4.5% formalin solution for disinfection.

Drying disease: The main symptoms are the yellowing of the scorpion's tail, flattening of the anterior abdomen, and lack of luster in the whole body. This disease is mainly caused by prolonged dehydration of scorpions. As long as you pay attention to water supply and keep the humidity of the scorpion's nest moderate, you can avoid the occurrence of this disease.

Diet: It prefers to eat small crickets, spiders, caterpillars, as well as beetle larvae hiding in decaying wood, and will also eat the carcasses of larger insects.

Care: Suitable temperature: 25~30 degrees Celsius, suitable humidity: 80~90%. Although most rainforest or jungle scorpions can be kept together, this species is considered to be more aggressive among rainforest species and is best kept alone.