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Indian Forest scorpion care sheet
Heterometrus gravimanus

An adult Indian Forest scorpion

An adult Indian Forest scorpion

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Subphylum: Chelicerata

Class: Arachnida

Subclass: Dromopoda

Order: Scorpiones

Suborder: Neoscorpiones

Family: Scorpionidae

Subfamily: Scorpioninae

Genus: Heterometrus

Species: H. gravimanis

Heterometrus gravimanus more commonly known as the Indian Forest scorpion.

Scorpion Information (for a more detailed Scorpion care review see Scorpion Care Sheet

Regions Found:
Class:
Longevity:
Adult Scorpion Size:
Temperament:
Claws: Strong pedipalps
Sting Potency: Not lethal to humans – comparitive to a hornet sting
Heterometrus gravimanis Housing Requirements
Scorpion Housing: Minimum 6 gallon glass tank with 3 inches of substrate
Temperature range:
Humidity range:
Special Requirements: Not suitable in groups.
Heterometrus gravimanis Breeding
Breeding Difficulty:
Birth Size:
Danger to Male: Medium
Heterometrus gravimanis Diet
A scorpions diet should consist mainly of livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches.
Recommended Pet Supplies for Heterometrus gravimanis
  • An appropriately sized vivarium/aquarium
  • Substrate
  • Heating equipment ie heat lamps, heat mats and thermostats
  • Large shallow water dish
  • Decorations and hiding places
  • Livefood

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