Tityus falconensis (González-Sponga, 1974)
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| Common name: | unknown |
| Scientific Name: | Tityus falconensis |
| Range: | Venezuela |
| Type: | Arborial |
| Communal: | In small numbers |
| Full Grown Size: | 2-2.5" |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Temperature: | 75-90F (25-32C) |
| Humidity: | 70-80% |
| Temperment: | Aggressive |
| Speed: | Fast |
| Venom: | 5 |
| Diet: | Young can eat Pinhead crickets, small roaches, meal worms. Adults can eat large crickets, roaches, super worms. |
| Housing: | Adults large critter keeper, 5 gallon tank, or rubbermaid type container. Young can live in small critter keepers or large deli cups |
| Substrate Depth/Type: | 2-3" of peat/soil with wood for climbing |
| More info: | Tityus species are fairly new to the hobby and demand a high price. Tityus falconensis is a beautiful species that undergoes many color changes through their lifespan. Because of the toxicity of this species, it is for experience keepers only. |