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Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion, Hadrurus arizonensis
WC: Wild caught Collected from the wild and settled in at Big Z's before it ships. Many species, adults especially, are rarely bred in captivity.
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About this Fella

Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion for sale from Big Z's (Hadrurus arizonensis). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.

North America’s largest scorpion

The Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion, Hadrurus arizonensis, is the largest scorpion in North America, reaching 5 to 6 inches. It has an olive-gold body with a dark back and fine hairs it uses to sense prey moving across the sand. It comes from the Mojave and Sonoran deserts and digs deep burrows.

It is quick to take a defensive posture, and its sting is generally described as mild to moderate. It needs deep, dry substrate it can pack and burrow in. The most common mistake is keeping it too humid.

Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →

Lane
Spice 2 · Beginner
Source
WC: wild caught.

Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis)

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The quick read on this fella

Adult size
5-6 in long
Venom
Mild-to-moderate venom
Type
Fossorial
Burrower
Climate
80-95°F · 30-40%
Heavy ventilation; dry throughout, dish only
Feeding
Crickets or roaches weekly
Lifespan
8-15 yrs
Females longest

From our Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion care guide. Read the full guide

Live animals ship Mon to Wed FedEx Standard Overnight $44.99 or Priority Overnight $49.99, both with the Live Arrival Guarantee; free overnight on orders $499.99 and up. FedEx 2Day $34.99 has no guarantee and needs a signed waiver. Pickup in the Phoenix area or at an expo is free (arrange with Big Z first). Weather holds are free and we message you first.
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About this Fella Big Z's notes

Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion for sale from Big Z's (Hadrurus arizonensis). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.

North America’s largest scorpion

The Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion, Hadrurus arizonensis, is the largest scorpion in North America, reaching 5 to 6 inches. It has an olive-gold body with a dark back and fine hairs it uses to sense prey moving across the sand. It comes from the Mojave and Sonoran deserts and digs deep burrows.

It is quick to take a defensive posture, and its sting is generally described as mild to moderate. It needs deep, dry substrate it can pack and burrow in. The most common mistake is keeping it too humid.

Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →

Lane
Spice 2 · Beginner
Source
WC: wild caught.
What ships with this order Care + shipping
  • A free care guide for this species
  • A heat or cold pack when the forecast calls for it
  • Tracking and an arrival window before it ships
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John McCormick Jr

Really enjoying this scorpion. Very active and interesting to watch. He is getting along with the five Blue Death Feigning Beetles just fine.

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ericrendon

I received exactly what I ordered and I also got freebies. I was extremely happy with them. They exactly shipped what I ordered and they are professional. I will re-order again from them. Thank you. Big Z's Habitats and Arachnids

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