Family: Buthidae.

Genus and species: Hottentotta trilineatus. (Peters,1861)

Usual name: Gold Ground Scorpion.

Origin: Africa. Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania.

Size: 2 ¼ in.

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

Temperature: they needs a temperature of 90° F. the day and 68° to 76° F. the night.

Moisture: They needs a moisture of 40 to 65 %, sprinkled once per month, a bowl of water will be in.

Food: They nourishes small preys, crickets, cockroaches, mealworms, the small ones will be nourished micro crickets.

Reproduction: Gestation of 2 to 8 months, range from 10 to 30 pullus, very slow growth. Sociability: they can be placed in group since there are many hiding-places and assé of foods for all.

Toxicity of venom: Is very toxic sting, located has 3 on a scale of 5, if stiging? It is wise to see a doctor.

Longevity: 5 years.