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. |