{"product_id":"damon-medius","title":"Tailless Whip Scorpion | Damon medius","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTailless Whip Scorpion | Damon medius\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialist live invertebrate for keepers who can provide stable, species-appropriate conditions. The care information below is intended as a practical husbandry guide for the animal sold under this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e humid forest caves, bark faces and rocky crevices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e body around 4–6 cm with very long antenniform legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often 5–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShy and non-venomous, but delicate. Avoid handling because the legs are easily damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, well-ventilated enclosure around 30 × 30 × 45 cm for an adult\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–85%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 cm of moisture-retentive substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDécor \u0026amp; hides:\u003c\/strong\u003e vertical cork bark, rock faces and narrow retreats are essential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches and other appropriately sized live insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a shallow water dish and regular light misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVertical surfaces are more important than floor area. Good ventilation prevents stale humid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest kept singly unless experienced with communal husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare requirements can vary with age, size, sex and individual behaviour. Monitor the animal and enclosure closely and adjust husbandry where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Animals Are Click and Collect Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note that we do not ship live animals. You can order online and collect in store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pet Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55170242838855,"sku":"1141734","price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/damon-medius.jpg?v=1790510255","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/damon-medius","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}