How difficult is it to keep Rainforest Scorpion?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the lifespan of Rainforest Scorpion?

The average lifespan of Rainforest Scorpion is 4-6 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Rainforest Scorpion get?

Rainforest Scorpion typically reaches About 6.5cm in length as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Rainforest Scorpion?

Rainforest Scorpion feeds on: Live insects such as crickets. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Rainforest Scorpion?

The price of Rainforest Scorpion varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Rainforest Scorpion

Intermediate

Liocheles waigiensis

A scorpion of about 6.5cm from northeastern Australia and the New Guinea region. Its body is elongated and flattened for squeezing into rock crevices and under decaying bark, and it has powerful pincers. It prefers warm, humid conditions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Lifespan

4-6 years

Size

About 6.5cm in length

Diet

Live insects such as crickets

About

Liocheles waigiensis, known as the Australian rainforest scorpion, is a hormurid scorpion that GBIF treats under the accepted name Hormurus waigiensis. It was first described by the French palaeontologist and zoologist Paul Gervais in 1843. The animals grow to about 6.5 cm, with elongated, flattened bodies and powerful pincers. Much of the recorded Australian range lies in eastern Queensland, with further records from New South Wales, the Northern Territory and northern Western Australia, as well as New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. As the common name suggests it prefers warm, humid environments, and its flattened shape suits sheltering in rock crevices and beneath decaying bark and plant litter. The Japanese species Liocheles australasiae is a close relative once placed in the same genus, similar in both build and habits.

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