{"product_id":"heterometrus-cimrmani","title":"Asian Forest Scorpion | Heterometrus cimrmani","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsian Forest Scorpion | Heterometrus cimrmani\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 Thailand and Vietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e humid tropical forest floor; sheltering beneath logs and in burrows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to about 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 6–10 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\u003eUsually secretive and relatively calm for a large scorpion, but can pinch and sting. Handling is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult: about 45 × 30 × 30 cm with a secure lid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27 °C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 cm of deep, compactable soil\/coco mix kept moderately moist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDécor \u0026amp; hides:\u003c\/strong\u003e cork bark, leaf litter and secure hides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, locusts and other suitable live invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow water dish at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide deep substrate for burrowing and good ventilation. Females carry live-born young on their back after birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest kept singly unless experienced with the species and enclosure is very spacious.\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":55170243690823,"sku":"1141733","price":54.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/heterometrus-cimrmani.jpg?v=1790510236","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/heterometrus-cimrmani","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}