Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis)
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Giant Hairy Scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis) Care Sheet
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Giant Hairy Scorpion |
| Scientific Name | Hadrurus arizonensis |
| Origin | Southwestern USA (Arizona, California) |
| Adult Size | 15–20 cm |
| Lifespan | 7–10 years |
| Activity | Nocturnal predator |
Behavior
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Large, robust, and generally docile but capable of a defensive sting.
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Nocturnal and burrowing; spends daytime hiding under substrate, rocks, or logs.
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Active hunter at night; primarily ground-dwelling.
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Fast-moving for its size; stress may trigger defensive posturing.
Enclosure Requirements
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Tank Size: Minimum 40 liters for a single adult
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Substrate: 10–15 cm of dry sand-soil mix; allows burrowing
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Decor: Rocks, cork bark, logs, and hides
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Humidity: 40–60% (occasional light misting, avoid overwatering)
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Temperature:
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Day: 25–30°C
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Night: 20–24°C
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Lighting: Low light; avoid direct sunlight
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Ventilation: Moderate airflow to prevent mold
Compatibility
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Best housed singly; territorial and predatory.
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Avoid cohabiting with other scorpions or small invertebrates.
Diet
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Carnivorous; feeds on live prey:
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Crickets
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Roaches
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Mealworms / superworms
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Feed juveniles 2–3× per week; adults 1–2× per week
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Provide shallow water dish or moist cotton
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Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours
Care Tips
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Avoid handling; large size and defensive sting can cause injury.
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Maintain proper temperature and low-moderate humidity.
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Provide secure burrows and hiding spaces.
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Spot-clean regularly; remove waste and mold.
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Ensure secure lid; excellent burrowers and escape-prone.
Breeding
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Ovoviviparous; females give live birth to 20–60 young.
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Gestation lasts 9–12 months depending on conditions.
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Juveniles ride on the female’s back until first molt (~2–3 weeks).
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Young require appropriately sized prey and slightly higher humidity.
Visual Quick Guide
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🏠 Enclosure: ≥40 L, burrowable substrate, hides
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🌡️ Temp: Day 25–30°C / Night 20–24°C
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💧 Humidity: 40–60%
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🍴 Diet: Carnivorous (live insects)
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🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, burrowing predator
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⚠️ Stress: Avoid handling; provide hides
Please note: We don't ship live animals. You can order online and choose click and collect, and we will hold it for you.
