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Congo Scorpion (Hottentotta hottentotta)
Hottentotta hottentotta
The Hottentotta hottentotta, commonly known as the 'Congo Scorpion'. It is a wonderful but hyper-aggressive African Buthid of medium size (2.3-3.1 inches). Exhibits a hypnotic coloring: dark back with filiform legs and pincers of a bright Yellow-Orange or Rust. The amazing biological peculiarity of this species is PARTHENOGENESIS: an isolated female, without ever having mated, will spontaneously generate perfect clones of herself for her entire life (churning out dozens of 'surprise' newborns in the breeding). Fast, lethal and with 'medically significant' venom (severe neurotoxic cramps), this scorpion colonizes sub-Saharan Africa. Requires semi-arid terrariums and is highly not recommended for the faint of heart due to the continuous 'explosive' reproductions.
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Terrestrial
50 - 60 %
28 - 32 °C
22 - 25 °C
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- Adult size
- 9 cm
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- Reproduction
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- Brumation
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- Molting
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