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Giant Madagascar Scorpion (Grosphus grandidieri)
Teruelius grandidieri
The Grosphus grandidieri, the 'Giant Madagascar Scorpion'. It is the most imposing representative of the genus Grosphus, exclusive (endemic) to Madagascar, capable of reaching 3.5-3.9 inches. Like all Buthids, it has a filiform silhouette, but is distinguished by its reddish-brown color with pale legs, and a venom that, although not lethal, causes acute pain. Inhabitant of the dry Malagasy forests, it is a terrestrial opportunist that takes refuge under roots or debris. Fast and active at night, it requires a dry-desert terrarium, sand and a rigorous African heat, proving to be a precious collector's item for breeders of hot (venomous) species thanks to its tolerance to gregariousness.
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Terrestrial
60 - 70 %
26 - 30 °C
22 - 24 °C
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Geographic Origin and Distribution
Origin
Terrestrial invertebrate profile
- Diet
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- Adult size
- 10 cm
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- Reproduction
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- Venom level
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- Brumation
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- Molting
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