How difficult is it to keep Vietnamese Forest Scorpion?

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

What is the lifespan of Vietnamese Forest Scorpion?

The average lifespan of Vietnamese Forest Scorpion is 7-10 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Vietnamese Forest Scorpion get?

Vietnamese Forest Scorpion typically reaches Up to 12cm in total length as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Vietnamese Forest Scorpion?

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

What is the typical price for Vietnamese Forest Scorpion?

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

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Vietnamese Forest Scorpion

Intermediate

Heterometrus laoticus

A large black scorpion from peaty ground in Vietnam and Laos, reaching 12cm. It is described as communal, yet cannibalism occurs and captured animals attack even their own kind fiercely. The venom is weak.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Lifespan

7-10 years

Size

Up to 12cm in total length

Humidity

80%

Diet

Live insects such as crickets

About

Heterometrus laoticus is a large scorpionid from peaty ground in Vietnam and Laos, reaching up to 12 cm in total length. As in the rest of the family its venom is weak and no human fatalities are known; stings cause local pain, inflammation, oedema and redness lasting hours to a few days. The main component of its venom is a protein called heteroscorpine-1, whose action is paralytic rather than lethal. The venom shows antimicrobial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus among others, and is studied as a pharmaceutical source. In Vietnam the species is farmed as a novelty food and for scorpion wine. It is regarded as communal and can be kept in groups, but cannibalism occurs and captured individuals will attack even their own kind. Species in Heterometrus are so similar that photographic identification is barely possible, so trade names carry limited confidence.

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