Gold Claw Scorpion for sale from Big Z's (Pandinurus exitialis). Spice-rated keeper notes, care guidance, and live-arrival packing where eligible.
Dark body, gilded hands, and barely in the hobby
Pandinurus exitialis, the Gold Claw Scorpion, is brand new to the US scene: an East African scorpion with a deep dark body and bright golden-yellow pincers that look dipped in metal. Sturdy, hardy, and a real head-turner: the kind of animal that makes a collection look like someone has been paying attention.
It is a first-time-in-hobby listing, so availability is limited. Care sits in the intermediate lane: more forgiving than a buthid, but still venomous enough to warrant a hands-off relationship and forceps for maintenance. A great conversation-piece scorpion for a keeper who likes being early on something.
The numbers live in the care guide. Enclosure size, temps, humidity, feeding schedule, premolt signs, handling boundaries: it's all in the care guide for this exact fella. Start with the full Advanced guide, or click for the quick Open the Simple version →
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Burrow Buddy fits the listed juvenile size, but the animal may outgrow it at full adult size. Plan for larger custom terrestrial enclosure. Ask Big Z if you need help choosing the next enclosure.
Gold Claw Scorpion (Pandinurus exitialis) care guide Read shipping & LAG
Gold Claw Scorpion for sale from Big Z's (Pandinurus exitialis). Spice-rated keeper notes, care guidance, and live-arrival packing where eligible.
Dark body, gilded hands, and barely in the hobby
Pandinurus exitialis, the Gold Claw Scorpion, is brand new to the US scene: an East African scorpion with a deep dark body and bright golden-yellow pincers that look dipped in metal. Sturdy, hardy, and a real head-turner: the kind of animal that makes a collection look like someone has been paying attention.
It is a first-time-in-hobby listing, so availability is limited. Care sits in the intermediate lane: more forgiving than a buthid, but still venomous enough to warrant a hands-off relationship and forceps for maintenance. A great conversation-piece scorpion for a keeper who likes being early on something.
The numbers live in the care guide. Enclosure size, temps, humidity, feeding schedule, premolt signs, handling boundaries: it's all in the care guide for this exact fella. Start with the full Advanced guide, or click for the quick Open the Simple version →
Pandinurus exitialis - Spice 3: Intermediate. Baby Buddy: for 2i-3i instars (escape-proof ventilation only); Burrow Buddy: as a grow-out for juveniles; Larger terrestrial setup for full-grown adults
Pandinurus exitialis
Big Z's Quick Verdict: A large northeast-African savanna and hill scorpion: secure deep burrow space, a drier surface over a lightly humid lower layer, plus a tight rock or cork retreat.
| Temp | 78-85°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Moderate ambient (50-65%) with cross ventilation; damp lower layer, dry surface |
| Setup | Hot semi-arid burrowing terrestrial |
| Substrate | Deep soil/sand mix with humid lower layer |
| Feeding | Roaches/crickets weekly |
| Handling | Do not handle |
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%+
Current Big Z's catalog: Yes
Pandinurus exitialis
Keeper Snapshot: A large northeast-African savanna and hill scorpion: secure deep burrow space, a drier surface over a lightly humid lower layer, plus a tight rock or cork retreat.
| Temperature | 78-85°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Moderate ambient (50-65%) with cross ventilation; damp lower layer, dry surface |
| Setup Type | Hot semi-arid burrowing terrestrial |
| Substrate | Deep soil/sand mix with humid lower layer |
| Feeding | Roaches/crickets weekly |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 3: Intermediate |
| Handling | Do not handle |
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%+
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