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Deathstalker Scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus)

Leiurus quinquestriatus

The Leiurus quinquestriatus, universally known as 'Deathstalker'. It is statistically the most dangerous and lethal scorpion in the world. Of medium size (3-4.3 inches) and translucent pale yellow coloring to camouflage itself in the sand, it has a dark segmented tail and almost invisible tweezers. Its venom is a neurotoxic cocktail of devastating power, responsible for most human deaths from scorpion stings in North Africa and the Middle East. Hyper-nervous, fast and lethal animal, its keeping is exclusively limited to certified professionals in anti-escape laboratories (often for venom extraction, the most expensive liquid in the world).

Taxonomy

Class:Arachnida

Order:Scorpiones

Family:Buthidae

Genus:Leiurus

Species:Leiurus quinquestriatus

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Environment

Terrestrial

Humidity

30 - 40 %

Day temperature

28 - 35 °C

Night temperature

20 - 24 °C

UVB

None

Species description

Geographic Origin and Habitat: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about geographic origin and habitat for Leiurus quinquestriatus. Consult this record's parameters and sources.

Taxonomy and Genetics: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about taxonomy and genetics for Leiurus quinquestriatus. Consult this record's parameters and sources.

Behaviour and Habits: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about behaviour and habits for Leiurus quinquestriatus. Consult this record's parameters and sources.

Morphology and Sexual Dimorphism: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about morphology and sexual dimorphism for Leiurus quinquestriatus. Consult this record's parameters and sources.

Care, breeding and tankmates

Terrarium Setup: Guidance about terrarium setup for Leiurus quinquestriatus must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.

Lighting and Heating: Guidance about lighting and heating for Leiurus quinquestriatus must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.

Humidity and Hydration: Guidance about humidity and hydration for Leiurus quinquestriatus must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.

Feeding and Supplementation: Guidance about feeding and supplementation for Leiurus quinquestriatus must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.

Compatibility and Coexistence: Guidance about compatibility and coexistence for Leiurus quinquestriatus must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.

Health and Common Diseases: Guidance about health and common diseases for Leiurus quinquestriatus must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

This species originates from: Nord Africa e Medio Oriente (Deserti sabbiosi e rocciosi dal Sahara alla Penisola Arabica).

Origin

Africa and MadagascarEurope, Mediterranean, and West Asia

Terrestrial invertebrate profile

Diet: No verified data available
Life expectancy: No verified data available
Adult size: 10 cm
Lifestyle/Microhabitat: No verified data available
Activity cycle: No verified data available
Sociality: No verified data available
Reproduction: No verified data available
Venom level: No verified data available
Handling tolerance: No verified data available
Brumation: No verified data available
Molting: No verified data available

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Variants and close relatives

Same atlas type, nearby scientific identity, genus, or family.

Recommended companions

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Similar care

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Species description

Care, breeding and tankmates

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Origin

Terrestrial invertebrate profile

Image gallery

Related species

Variants and close relatives

Arizona Bark Scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus)

Judean Black Scorpion (Hottentotta judaicus)

South African Thick-tail (Parabuthus transvaalicus)

Congo Scorpion (Hottentotta hottentotta)

Recommended companions

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Bearded Dragon (Dunner)

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