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Scorpiops validus
Yunnan Rock Scorpion: Advanced Care Guide
Keeper Snapshot: A chunky-clawed Yunnan scorpion that lives under cover. House it alone under firmly supported low cork over damp, diggable soil, keep air moving, and work around it with tools.
Group: ScorpionsDifficulty: Spice 2: BeginnerSetup: Forest-floor rock scorpion, low cork coverHandling: Not recommended, catch cup and tools only
Use This Guide Safely
- Confirm the exact animal. Match this guide to the species, locality, size, and life stage on your label. If the ID is uncertain, use the more conservative part of the range and ask before changing the setup.
- Change one thing at a time. Treat temperature and humidity as target zones, then watch posture, burrowing, drinking, feeding, and molt behavior before making another adjustment.
- Respect the handling boundary. If the guide says no handling, fast, defensive, or medically significant, plan transfers with catch cups, locked lids, and no bare hands. For serious bites, stings, or symptoms, seek emergency medical care.
Quick Snapshot
| Temperature | Room temp 68-78°F, no hot spots |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 65-80%: damp refuge, drier area, open vents |
| Setup Type | Forest-floor rock scorpion, low cork cover |
| Substrate | Cohesive, diggable soil, deep enough to stay damp |
| Feeding | Manageable crickets or roaches, by appetite |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 2: Beginner |
| Handling | Not recommended, catch cup and tools only |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
Enclosure Format / Size Class
- Juveniles (about 1.5 in on arrival): Burrow Buddy-size solo setup with low cork over damp soil.
- Larger animals: more floor and cover sized to the animal.
Warnings First
- Sting severity is not documented. Don't assume mild, and avoid direct contact.
- Keep fingers away from the pincers and tail. Catch cup and tools for maintenance.
- Use light, firmly bedded cork so digging can't collapse decor onto it.
- Never pour water into an occupied retreat, and never leave live feeders with a molting scorpion.
Simple Care
- House it alone.
- Snug low cover over a damp refuge, plus a drier area.
- Vents open and air moving above the substrate.
- Water gradually, away from the animal.
- Keep temperatures steady, no direct sun or strong heat.
- Offer manageable prey and remove leftovers.
Advanced Keeper Notes
Enclosure & Microclimate
- Check moisture under the cover without lifting the occupied hide over and over.
- Support furnishings independently so digging can't cause a collapse.
- Give it room to turn, retreat and molt under cover, and size up as it grows.
Feeding, Growth & Maintenance
- Adjust portions to appetite and body condition; smaller animals get smaller prey.
- Pause feeding during a molt and resume once it moves normally.
Possible Origin / Range
- Likely native range: Described from Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China.
- Habitat translation: Sheltered ground in southern Yunnan becomes stable low cover over moisture-holding soil, with a drier area and steady airflow. Build for shelter and moisture, not a hot desert.
Advanced Keeper Details
- Described in 2010 as Euscorpiops validus. The listing uses Scorpiops validus, following later changes to the family's genera, which are still moving.
- Temperature here is Big Z's house range for a forest-floor scorpion, not a measured species value.