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Tailless Whip Scorpion (Whip Spider)
IntermediateDamon diadema
A flattened arachnid with whip-like antenniform front legs and spiny raptorial pedipalps used to seize prey. Harmless to humans — no venom, no sting, no silk — and prized for its alien, bark-hugging appearance.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
24〜28℃
Lifespan
5-10 years (females longer)
Size
Body 4-6 cm; legspan 20-25 cm
Humidity
70〜85%
Diet
Live insects such as crickets and roaches, offered 2-3 times weekly.
About
Damon diadema, the tailless whip scorpion, is a flattened arachnid with whip-like antenniform front legs and spiny raptorial pedipalps used to seize prey. Native to East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya), it measures 4–6cm in body length with a 20–25cm leg span. Harmless to humans — no venom, sting, or silk — it is prized for its alien, bark-hugging appearance. Fed live crickets or roaches two to three times weekly and kept at 24–28°C with 70–85% humidity, it is long-lived at 5–10 years (females longer) and suits intermediate keepers.
Basic Info
Origin
East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya)
Lifespan
5-10 years (females longer)
Size
Body 4-6 cm; legspan 20-25 cm
Temperature
24〜28℃
Humidity
70〜85%
Diet
Live insects such as crickets and roaches, offered 2-3 times weekly.
Care Guide
Habitat
A tall enclosure with cork bark or vertical surfaces to climb and cling to.
Temp & Humidity
Keep 24-28℃ and 70-85% humidity with regular misting.
References & Sources
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