How difficult is it to keep Stripe-tailed scorpion?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

How large does Stripe-tailed scorpion get?

Stripe-tailed scorpion typically reaches Total length nearly 60-70 mm; weight about 9.5 g as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Stripe-tailed scorpion?

The price of Stripe-tailed scorpion varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Stripe-tailed scorpion

Q: What should I feed Stripe-tailed scorpion?

Stripe-tailed scorpion feeds on: Carnivorous (small invertebrates such as crickets, mealworms and roaches). Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Beginner

Paravaejovis spinigerus

A Sonoran Desert scorpion from the south-western United States and north-western Mexico with brownish stripes along the keels of its tail. It reaches about 6-7 cm, and its venom is not considered medically significant to people.

Difficulty

Beginner

Lifespan

Little data

Size

Total length nearly 60-70 mm; weight about 9.5 g

Diet

Carnivorous (small invertebrates such as crickets, mealworms and roaches)

About

Paravaejovis spinigerus (Wood, 1863), known in English as the stripe-tailed or devil scorpion, is a scorpion of the family Vaejovidae; it was placed in Hoffmannius until 2013. It lives in the Sonoran Desert of north-western Mexico (Sonora, Baja California and Baja California Sur) and the south-western United States (Arizona, New Mexico and parts of California), sheltering under rocks and surface objects from the desert floor to rocky hillsides, and seeks out the most humid spots available. Brownish stripes run along the keels on the back of the tail, and it can be told from the Arizona bark scorpion (a buthid) because its tail is thicker than its slender claws and pedipalps. The species name refers to the spiniform granules at the ends of the dorsal tail keels. It is venomous, but the venom is not medically significant to humans or other mammals and is not considered dangerous. It feeds mainly on small invertebrates. In Japan it appears only occasionally at specialist shops.

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Size of the Stripe-tailed scorpion

The Stripe-tailed scorpion grows to Total length nearly 60-70 mm; weight about 9.5 g.

Adults of both sexes reach nearly 60-70 mm and weigh about 9.5 g.

Basic Info

Origin

Sonoran Desert (south-western United States and north-western Mexico)

Lifespan

Little data

Size

Total length nearly 60-70 mm; weight about 9.5 g

Diet

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Paravaejovis spinigerus (Wood, 1863)

Synonyms: Hoffmannius spinigerus (Wood, 1863)

Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF · The Scorpion Files

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listed

It is not a member of the Buthidae, so it is not a designated invasive alien species in Japan. However, every scorpion species is on Japan's list of taxa that need an identification certificate, so imports must be accompanied by documents certifying the species. It is not listed by CITES (September 2026). Keep it in escape-proof housing and never release captive animals.

Sources: Ministry of the Environment: List of regulated alien species, including taxa needing an identification certificate (JA) / Species+ CITES query (not listed)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.