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Smeringurus mesaensis commonly referred to as the Dune scorpion, Arizona Dune Scorpion, and California Dune Scorpion to name a few.
| Key Facts (for a more detailed review of Scorpion care navigate to the Scorpion Care Sheet | |
| Regions Found: | Desert dunes of Arizona, California, and Nevada. |
| Class: | Desert-dwelling burrower |
| Longevity: | unknown |
| Adult Size: | 3-4.5″ inches |
| Temperament: | very skittish and exceptionally fast mover |
| Claws: | Strong pedipalps |
| Sting Potency: | Not lethal to humans – slight stinging sensation |
| Housing Requirements | |
| Housing: | Minimum 5 gallon glass tank with 3 inches of sand |
| Temperature: | 80-100 F during they day 70-80 F at night |
| Humidity: | low humidity with only occasional misting |
| Special Requirements: | Suitable in groups. |
| Breeding | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Very difficult |
| Birth Size: | unknown |
| Danger to Male: | unknown |