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Smeringurus mesaensis (Stahnke, 1957)
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| Common name: | Dune Scorpion, Mohave Desert Scorpion |
| Scientific Name: | Smeringurus mesaensis |
| Range: | California, Arizona |
| Type: | Obligate Burrower |
| Communal: | no |
| Full Grown Size: | 4" (10cm) |
| Growth Rate: | Medium |
| Temperature: | 85-95F (29-35C) |
| Humidity: | <40% |
| Temperment: | Medium |
| Speed: | VERY FAST! |
| Venom: | 2 |
| Diet: | Young can eat Pinhead crickets, small roaches, meal worms. Adults can eat large crickets, roaches, super worms. |
| Housing: | Adults Medium critter keeper, 2 gallon tank, or rubbermaid type container. Young can live in small critter keepers or large deli cups. |
| Substrate Depth/Type: | 6-8" of sand or sand/coco-peat with rocks or hides. Sand should be wet down and allowed to dry to provide a stable burrowing substrait |
| More info: | This species if VERY FAST. Foturnatly it usually runs before it turns to strike in defence. Makes a good beginner scorpion. Dune scorpions are very intolerant to water, and as such should not be misted or offered a water dish. They are very acclimated to retaining what water they need and will take it from their prey. |