Family: Buthidae.

Genus and species: Hottentotta hottentotta. (Fabricius,1787)

Usual name: African Ground Scorpion.

Origin: West of Africa, Senegal, Chad, India.

Size: 2 ¼ in.

Terrarium: Terrarium of steppe type of 3 gallons makes the deal, it will be equipped with 2 in. Of mixture of earth and sand, 50/50, a wet side and other dryness, a stone or bark will provide him shelters, he’s terrestrial and digs only a small gallery.

Temperature: 90° F. the day and 68° to 76° F. the night.

Moisture: He needs a moisture of 65-70 %, sprinkled once per month, a bowl of water will be in.

Food: It this nourishes small preys, crickets, mealworms, spiders, the small ones will be nourished micro crickets.

Reproduction: Gestation of 6 to 8 months, range from 10 to 30 pullus, slow growth. Longevity 5 years. Parthenogenetic.

Sociability: they can be placed in group since there are many hiding-places lot of foods for all.

Toxicity of venom: Very toxic sting, 3-4 on a scale of 5, It is wise to see a doctor.