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Medically significant ⚠
A sting or bite from this animal can need medical care. Adults only, a locked escape-proof enclosure and no handling.
CB: Captive bred
Bred and hatched in captivity, not collected from the wild.
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About this Fella
Magnificent Thick-tailed Scorpion for sale from Big Z's (Androcottus magnimanus). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.
It is under an inch long and the rule is still no hand contact.
Androcottus magnimanus is a captive-bred Venezuelan buthid, and it still circulates in the hobby under the legacy name Tityus magnimanus, so if that is the name you searched, this is the same scorpion. These arrived at 0.5 to 0.75 inches, scorplings and small juveniles, and the exact instar is unknown.
Keep it on moisture-retentive substrate, moist but never saturated, with cork for cover and ventilation that actually moves air. Individual housing, always. The Baby Buddy habitat is the right fit at this size.
Spice Level 5: Extreme. No hand contact, at any size. Big Z's works every buthid the same conservative way, long tools, a staged catch cup, and secondary containment. Read the Big Z's care guide before it arrives.
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 5 · Extreme
- Source
- CB: captive-bred.
- Handling
- None. Forceps and a catch cup for all maintenance.
- Medical
- Medically significant venom.
- Keeping
- Display animal. Kept in its enclosure, not handled.
- Before it ships
- Big Z confirms every Spice 5 order with the keeper before ship day.
Magnificent Thick-tailed Scorpion (Androcottus magnimanus)
Scorpion
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$29.990.5-0.75" (Scorpling) CB selected
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The quick read on this fella
- Adult size
- 1.8-2.8 in long
- Venom
- Medically significant
- Treat as dangerous
- Type
- Terrestrial
- Ground dweller
- Climate
- 72-86°F · 70-80%
- Damp lower layer, good airflow
- Feeding
- Very small prey weekly
- Adjust to appetite and condition
- Housing
- Solo only
From our Magnificent Thick-tailed Scorpion care guide. Read the full guide
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About this Fella Big Z's notes
Magnificent Thick-tailed Scorpion for sale from Big Z's (Androcottus magnimanus). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.
It is under an inch long and the rule is still no hand contact.
Androcottus magnimanus is a captive-bred Venezuelan buthid, and it still circulates in the hobby under the legacy name Tityus magnimanus, so if that is the name you searched, this is the same scorpion. These arrived at 0.5 to 0.75 inches, scorplings and small juveniles, and the exact instar is unknown.
Keep it on moisture-retentive substrate, moist but never saturated, with cork for cover and ventilation that actually moves air. Individual housing, always. The Baby Buddy habitat is the right fit at this size.
Spice Level 5: Extreme. No hand contact, at any size. Big Z's works every buthid the same conservative way, long tools, a staged catch cup, and secondary containment. Read the Big Z's care guide before it arrives.
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 5 · Extreme
- Source
- CB: captive-bred.
- Handling
- None. Forceps and a catch cup for all maintenance.
- Medical
- Medically significant venom.
- Keeping
- Display animal. Kept in its enclosure, not handled.
- Before it ships
- Big Z confirms every Spice 5 order with the keeper before ship day.
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
- Message Big Z about your animal for as long as you keep it
Care guideSpice 5 · Extreme
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Magnificent Thick-tailed Scorpion
Androcottus magnimanus · Spice 5: Extreme. Baby Buddy: fits small juveniles when vents are escape-proof and substrate stays moist with cork cover. Bark Buddy: use as it grows, keeping moisture-retentive substrate, cork cover, and strong ventilation. Adult secure terrestrial setup: size to the animal, with moist substrate, cover, water, and strong airflow.
Androcottus magnimanus
Sold under its hobby name. This guide covers the group or trade name this fella is sold as, so the ranges fit the whole group. Start in the middle and watch how your animal settles in.
Magnificent Thick-tailed Scorpion
Big Z's Quick Verdict: A Venezuelan buthid, also sold under the older name Tityus magnimanus. Sting severity isn't documented for this species, so Big Z's runs it as a serious no-contact buthid: Spice 5, solo housing, tools only.
Group: ScorpionsDifficulty: Spice 5: ExtremeSetup: Secure terrestrial buthid, heavy ventilationHandling: No handling, tools and catch cup 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 Care Snapshot
| Temp | 72-86°F, warm room, no direct heat |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 70-80%, damp lower layer, good airflow |
| Setup | Secure terrestrial buthid, heavy ventilation |
| Substrate | Moist not soggy soil/coir, 2+ in deep, cork or bark cover |
| Feeding | Very small prey weekly; adjust to appetite and condition |
| Handling | No handling, tools and catch cup 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%+
Recommended Big Z's Setup
- Baby Buddy: fits small juveniles when vents are escape-proof and substrate stays moist with cork cover.
- Bark Buddy: use as it grows, keeping moisture-retentive substrate, cork cover, and strong ventilation.
- Adult secure terrestrial setup: size to the animal, with moist substrate, cover, water, and strong airflow.
Critical Notes
- Treat it as medically significant. Sting severity isn't documented for this species; treat every sting as a medical emergency and get care right away.
- No hand contact, ever. Use long tools, a staged catch cup, and secondary containment for every opening.
- House one animal per enclosure; do not cohouse.
- Small juveniles can slip through gaps that look secure. Check every vent and lid seam.
Care Basics
- House one animal per enclosure.
- Keep substrate moist, not soggy, 2+ in deep with cork or bark cover.
- Run strong cross ventilation; stale damp air behind cover causes cuticle fungus.
- Hold roughly 72-86°F in a warm room, no direct unregulated heat.
- Offer very small prey weekly and remove leftovers, especially near a molt.
- No hand contact. Use long tools and a staged catch cup for every opening.
- Add a safely sized open water source once the animal is large enough.
Feeding, Growth & Maintenance
- Offer very small prey weekly; adjust up or down from appetite and body condition.
- Use pre-killed or soft-bodied prey for the smallest juveniles; remove leftovers promptly.
- Stop live feeding once it goes off food or seals up to molt; leave a fresh molt alone until it hardens.
Current Big Z's catalog: Yes
Androcottus magnimanus
Sold under its hobby name. This guide covers the group or trade name this fella is sold as, so the ranges fit the whole group. Start in the middle and watch how your animal settles in.
Magnificent Thick-tailed Scorpion: Advanced Care Guide
Keeper Snapshot: A Venezuelan buthid, also sold under the older name Tityus magnimanus. Sting severity isn't documented for this species, so Big Z's runs it as a serious no-contact buthid: Spice 5, solo housing, tools only.
Group: ScorpionsDifficulty: Spice 5: ExtremeSetup: Secure terrestrial buthid, heavy ventilationHandling: No handling, tools and catch cup 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 | 72-86°F, warm room, no direct heat |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 70-80%, damp lower layer, good airflow |
| Setup Type | Secure terrestrial buthid, heavy ventilation |
| Substrate | Moist not soggy soil/coir, 2+ in deep, cork or bark cover |
| Feeding | Very small prey weekly; adjust to appetite and condition |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 5: Extreme |
| Handling | No handling, tools and catch cup 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
- Small juvenile (0.25-0.5 in): solo escape-proof enclosure, moist-not-wet substrate, cork cover, safe water access.
- Juvenile (0.5-0.75 in): solo secure enclosure, moisture gradient, cover, appropriately small prey.
- Adult (about 1.8-2.8 in): solo terrestrial setup, moist substrate, cork cover, open water, strong ventilation.
Warnings First
- Treat it as medically significant. Sting severity isn't documented for this species; treat every sting as a medical emergency and get care right away.
- No hand contact, ever. Use long tools, a staged catch cup, and secondary containment for every opening.
- House one animal per enclosure; do not cohouse.
- Small juveniles can slip through gaps that look secure. Check every vent and lid seam.
Simple Care
- House one animal per enclosure.
- Keep substrate moist, not soggy, 2+ in deep with cork or bark cover.
- Run strong cross ventilation; stale damp air behind cover causes cuticle fungus.
- Hold roughly 72-86°F in a warm room, no direct unregulated heat.
- Offer very small prey weekly and remove leftovers, especially near a molt.
- No hand contact. Use long tools and a staged catch cup for every opening.
- Add a safely sized open water source once the animal is large enough.
Advanced Keeper Notes
Enclosure & Microclimate
- In the wild it shelters in humid ground cover; the build mirrors that with moist-not-soggy substrate and cork or bark cover, not open dry sand.
- Cross-ventilate low on two opposite walls so air moves through the substrate. Stale damp air behind cover is how cuticle fungus starts.
- Moist means damp throughout, never saturated or standing wet. Judge by touch, not a gauge.
- Solo housing simplifies molt protection and cuts the risk of animals injuring each other.
Feeding, Growth & Maintenance
- Offer very small prey weekly; adjust up or down from appetite and body condition.
- Use pre-killed or soft-bodied prey for the smallest juveniles; remove leftovers promptly.
- Stop live feeding once it goes off food or seals up to molt; leave a fresh molt alone until it hardens.
Possible Origin / Range
- Likely native range: Northern to north-central Venezuela, mostly the Falcon region; some populations were historically called Tityus falconensis.
- Habitat translation: Dry-to-moist Venezuelan savanna and ground cover become a secure terrestrial enclosure: moist-not-wet substrate, cork or bark cover, strong cross-ventilation, safely sized water once mature, and solo housing.
Advanced Keeper Details
- Formerly sold as Tityus magnimanus, now placed in genus Androcottus. Same animal, same care.
- Adult length runs about 1.8-2.8 in. Treat labeled juvenile sizes as approximate, not an exact age.
- Sting severity for this species specifically isn't documented. Spice 5 and no-contact rules are a conservative buthid default, not a statement that it's mild.
- Not listed on CITES; that alone doesn't make ownership or sale legal everywhere.
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